What Was the State of the Socialist Party During the Progressive

question 80

Multiple Choice

What was the state of the Socialist party during the Progressive Era?

• A) It was considered one of the two main political parties due to the popularity of Theodore Roosevelt as president.
• B) It had not yet become a political party, but the beginnings of its ideology were already visible in the Democratic party.
• C) It rose to power due to members' certainty that the political system was in good enough shape to return to this traditional party.
• D) Its membership grew dramatically, as it offered an alternative to a stalemated political system; however, many also feared socialism.
• E) It only achieved support in the Northeast and generally appealed to affluent groups above all others due to its message.

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft but later merging to form a complete bone.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Diaphysis

The main or central shaft of a long bone.

Articular Cartilage

The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, facilitating smooth movement.