Political Developments: The 1916 Presidential Election Flashcards
What was the situation for American businesses with WWI by 1916?
They were selling more things to the Allies and Central Powers
What slogan did Wilson run with in the 1916 election?
‘He kept us out of the war’
Why did Wilson use a slogan related to WWI to help with his popularity?
Because the USA did not want to fight in WWI
Which ideas did Wilson support in terms of being involved with the rest of the world during the 1916 election?
Isolationism
Who did the Republicans choose as their Presidential Candidate?
Charles Evan Hughes
Why did the Republicans choose him as their candidate?
He was a moderate Republican so could please the Progressive and Conservative Republicans
Who did the Progressive Party choose to run for the 1916 election?
Theodore Roosevelt
What did Roosevelt do with his Progressive Party nomination and why?
He declined it as he had faith that the Republican nominee would be able to save the paty
How did the Republicans attack Wilson?
They attacked his intervention in Mexico
Which party won the 1916 election?
Democrats
What was significant about Wilson winning a second term?
He had become the first Democratic President in almost 100 years to win a second term
How many votes did Wilson get?
9.1 million votes
How many votes did Hughes get?
8.5 million votes
How can Wilson’s election victory be seen to be narrow?
Wilson only won by 4000 votes in California
How many votes did the Socialist Party get in the 1916 election?
400,000
