Question

Which statement best demonstrates the influence the Progressive Party had
on elections in the early 20th century?
A. Theodore Roosevelt defeated his former ally, William Taft, in the
1912 election.
B. Theodore Roosevelt won the election of 1904 by a landslide.
C. After William McKinley was assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt
took office.
D. William Taft won the 1908 election thanks to Theodore Roosevelt's
influence.
SUBMIT

Answer 1

The statement that best demonstrates the influence the Progressive Party had on elections in the early 20th century is:

"Theodore Roosevelt defeated his former ally, William Taft, in the 1912 election."

• Though the winner of the Presidential election in 1912 was Woodrow Wilson of the Democratic Party.

• However, the Progressive Party which Theodore Roosevelt represented came second.

• While the incumbent a Republican party represented by William Taft came third.

Hence, in this case, the correct answer is option A. "Theodore Roosevelt defeated his former ally, William Taft, in the 1912 election."

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