Progressive Era Political Dynamics

The video discusses the political dynamics between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft. Roosevelt handpicked Taft as his successor, but Taft's presidency led to a split in the Republican Party. Taft's decisions, such as siding with conservatives and challenging U.S. Steel, strained his relationship with Roosevelt. Roosevelt re-entered politics, forming the Progressive Party, which split the Republican vote in 1912, allowing Democrat Woodrow Wilson to win the presidency.

Who did Theodore Roosevelt choose as his successor?

• Grover Cleveland

• Woodrow Wilson

• Gifford Pinchot

• William Howard Taft

What was one of the main issues that divided the Republican Party during Taft's presidency?

• Civil rights

• Tariff reform

• Trust-busting

• Foreign policy

What was the main reason for the fallout between Taft and Roosevelt?

• Taft's legal action against U.S. Steel

• Taft's stance on civil rights

• Taft's support for the Democratic Party

• Taft's foreign policy decisions

What was the name of the party formed by Roosevelt and his supporters?

• The Democratic Party

• The Conservative Party

• The Republican Party

• The Progressive Party

What was the nickname of the Progressive Party?

• The Elephant Party

• The Eagle Party

• The Lion Party

• The Bull Moose Party

What was the main platform of the Progressive Party?

• Monarchism

• Isolationism

• Strong federal government and social justice

• Free market capitalism

Who won the presidential election of 1912?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Gifford Pinchot

Which party did Woodrow Wilson represent in the 1912 election?

• The Republican Party

• The Progressive Party

• The Socialist Party

• The Democratic Party

What was the impact of the split in the Republican vote in 1912?

• It had no significant impact

• It resulted in a Democratic victory

• It led to a Republican victory

• It caused a tie in the election

Who was the last Democratic president before Woodrow Wilson?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• William Howard Taft

• Grover Cleveland