A Level History - America - Practice Exam

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What significant outcome resulted from the split between the Republicans and the Progressives in the 1912 election?

The election of a Democrat
Increased Republican dominance
Establishment of a stronger third party
Greater cooperation among political factions

The correct answer is: The election of a Democrat

The significant outcome of the split between the Republicans and the Progressives in the 1912 election was indeed the election of a Democrat, Woodrow Wilson. This division weakened the Republican Party, as the Progressives, led by Theodore Roosevelt, established their own third-party candidacy, the Progressive Party, which siphoned off a considerable number of votes from the Republican candidate, William Howard Taft. As a result, Wilson capitalized on this fracture within the opposition party, winning the presidency with a majority of the electoral and popular votes. This event highlighted the impact of factionalism within major political parties and demonstrated how intra-party conflicts could allow an opposing party to gain a significant advantage in elections.