What Significance Did the Election of 1912 Have for Progressivism

question 62

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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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, placing a larger burden on those who have the ability to pay more.

Federal Income Tax

A charge imposed by the US federal government on the yearly income of persons, companies, trusts, and various legal bodies.

Excise Tax

A tax on the sale or consumption of a specific product or service, often levied at the point of manufacture or sale.

Taxable Income

is the amount of income used to calculate how much tax an individual or a company owes to the government in a given tax year.