Mark Hanna Opposed Naming Theodore Roosevelt as McKinley's Running Mate

question 43

Multiple Choice

Mark Hanna opposed naming Theodore Roosevelt as McKinley's running mate in the 1900 election because Hanna:

• A) believed that Roosevelt was a Democrat
• B) objected to Roosevelt's southern roots
• C) wanted the position himself
• D) feared that Roosevelt was a socialist
• E) saw Roosevelt as a madman who just might become president

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