What Role Did Hiram Johnson Play as a Progressive

question 94

Multiple Choice

What role did Hiram Johnson play as a Progressive?

• A) As a statehouse member, he tried to stop Progressive initiatives in California.
• B) In Wisconsin, Johnson pushed for political primaries.
• C) He promoted the Oregon System and taxes on the wealthy.
• D) As governor of California, he secured passage of the Public Utilities Act.
• E) He was a railroad baron who gave to Progressive causes.

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