1 of 51 of 5 Items Question How was Theodore Roosevelt able to initiate progressive reforms that were unpopular with his party? (1 point) Responses Roosevelt had friends within Congress. Roosevelt had friends within Congress. Roosevelt was popular with Americans. Roosevelt was popular with Americans. Roosevelt had the support of the Supreme Court. Roosevelt had the support of the Supreme Court. Roosevelt won the presidential election by a landslide. Roosevelt won the presidential election by a landslide.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Roosevelt was popular with Americans.

Theodore Roosevelt's popularity with the public gave him the political capital to push for progressive reforms that were often unpopular within his own party. His ability to connect with the American people and rally public support helped him enact various reforms despite opposition from more conservative factions within the Republican Party.