Woodrow Wilson And The Election Of 1912
Which of the following best explains why Democratic candidate Woodrow Wilson defeated Republican candidate William Howard Taft in the presidential election of 1912?
A
Taft's opposition to protective tariffs cost him considerable support.
B
Wilson's support for organized labor was highly popular.
C
The traditional voting base of the Republican Party was divided.
D
Wilson's support for big business provided him with powerful allies.
E
Taft's reluctance to prosecute trusts cost him considerable support.