Question

Which statement best describes the impact of the election of 1912?

A.
Woodrow Wilson lost the election to William Howard Taft.

B.
The Democrats won the presidency due to the split in the Republican Party.

C.
William Howard Taft lost the republican nomination to Theodore Roosevelt.

D.
The Republicans lost the office after Theodore Roosevelt won as the progressive candidate.

Answer 1

The election of 1912 ended with Woodrow Wilson winning.

A. Is incorrect because Wilson did not lose, he won.

B. Is correct because many Republicans split and made the Progressive Party in 1912.

C. Is incorrect because both Taft and Roosevelt both lost.

D. Is incorrect because Roosevelt lost.

Answer 2

The Correct Answer is B

Step-by-step explanation:

Impact of the Election of 1912

• The Bull Moose Party was formed by some republicans it was third party and nominated Roosevelt.
• Progressive effected the 1912 presidential election by taking votes from the republican and allowing Woodrow Wilson to win the election for the democrats.
• The Democrats put forward a reform keeping new jersey Governor Woodrow Wilson in mind.