What Significance Did the Election of 1912 Have for Progressivism

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Multiple Choice

What significance did the election of 1912 have for progressivism?

• A) It was the first time a major party's candidate had run on a progressive platform, marking the transformation of progressivism from a small subset of politicians to a full-fledged movement.
• B) It signaled the resonance of Roosevelt's progressive message, as he won enough votes to return to the White House for an unprecedented third term.
• C) It caused Democrats to retreat from progressivism, as they sought to distinguish themselves from an all the more cohesive and powerful Republican party.
• D) It offered voters a choice of four candidates who, despite their differences, believed in the progressive idea that an active government could resolve modern social problems.
• E) It marked the end of an organized and active progressive movement in America, as the majority of candidates embraced a platform that demonized the efforts of progressivism.

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