Political Developments: Socialism in the 1912 Election Flashcards
1
Q
What were the 3 main parties in the 1912 election?
A
Republicans, Democrats, Progressive Party
2
Q
What was a fourth significant party in the 1912 election?
A
The Socialist Party
3
Q
Who was the Socialist Party candidate?
A
Eugene Debs
4
Q
How many votes was the Socialist Party able to get in the 1912 election?
A
900,000
5
Q
Which group of people mostly voted for the Socialist Party?
A
Industrial workers
6
Q
What 2 things had Industrial Workers started to do more often in the Progressive Era?
A
Join Trade Unions and have Strikes
7
Q
Name 3 Industrial strikes which occurred in the 1890-1920 era
A
1892 Pullman Strike, 1894 Homestead Strike, The 1902 Coal Strike
