The American Presidential Election of 1916

The 33rd Presidential Election in 1916 occurred amidst World War One, with Europe in turmoil. President Woodrow Wilson, running on a neutrality platform, faced Republican Charles Evans Hughes. Wilson's campaign emphasized keeping the U.S. out of war, while Hughes advocated for military readiness. The Progressive Party struggled after Theodore Roosevelt declined to run, and the Socialist and Prohibition parties also fielded candidates. Wilson narrowly won re-election, but his promise of peace was soon challenged as the U.S. moved closer to entering the war.

What was the general sentiment in America regarding involvement in World War One?

• Americans were eager to support Germany.

• The majority of Americans preferred to stay neutral.

• Americans were indifferent to the war.

• Most Americans wanted to join the war.

What was the main slogan of Woodrow Wilson's re-election campaign?

• Yes We Can

• Change We Can Believe In

• He Kept Us Out Of War

• Make America Great Again

Who was the Republican candidate for the 1916 Presidential Election?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• Charles Evans Hughes

• Thomas Marshall

Why did Theodore Roosevelt decline the Progressive Party's nomination?

• He was planning to run for Congress.

• He did not want to split the vote and help the Democrats.

• He was not interested in politics anymore.

• He wanted to support Wilson.

Which party nominated Alan Benson as their candidate?

• Democratic Party

• Prohibition Party

• Republican Party

• Socialist Party

What was the outcome of the 1916 Presidential Election?

• Hughes won by a large margin.

• Wilson won re-election narrowly.

• The Progressive Party won.

• The election was a tie.

What challenge did Wilson face after winning the election?

• Winning over the Republican Party

• Reforming healthcare

• Dealing with a financial crisis

• Keeping the country out of war