The key factor that played a part in Woodrow Wilson's 1912 election victory was that Roosevelt and Taft split the Republican votes. This division among Republican voters allowed Wilson, who was running as the Democratic candidate, to secure a significant electoral advantage and ultimately win the presidency.
What played a part in Woodrow Wilson's 1912 election victory?
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Taft had decided not to run and endorsed Wilson.
Taft had decided not to run and endorsed Wilson.
Roosevelt and Taft split the Republican votes.
Roosevelt and Taft split the Republican votes.
Roosevelt withdrew and endorsed Wilson.
Roosevelt withdrew and endorsed Wilson.
Wilson was more progressive than either Taft or Roosevelt.
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