—Theodore Roosevelt in a letter to George Trevelyan, November 6, 1908
Question
Use the quote to answer the question.
Based on the quote, which statement best explains why President Roosevelt supported William Taft in the 1908 election?
(1 point)
Responses
Taft’s views on economic policy were much more progressive than Roosevelt’s.
Taft’s views on economic policy were much more progressive than Roosevelt’s. - no response given
Taft was a strong leader who voters would support in the election.
Taft was a strong leader who voters would support in the election. - no response given
Roosevelt thought Taft would be just as able to influence legislation as he was.
Roosevelt thought Taft would be just as able to influence legislation as he was. - incorrect
Roosevelt believed Taft would continue his progressive reforms in
1 answer
the same way he had done during his presidency.
The correct response based on the quote is:
Roosevelt believed Taft would continue his progressive reforms in the same way he had done during his presidency.
This statement aligns with Roosevelt's assertion that their policies and ideals were the same, suggesting that he supported Taft because he believed Taft would uphold and maintain the progressive agenda.
