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1912: The Election that Changed the Century

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The presidential election of 1912 was a turning point in American politics. Whoever won would reshape the political spectrum. Learn about the key issues, each party's politics, and the four men who wanted to become president: William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, Eugene Debs, and Woodrow Wilson. 

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theodore roosevelt, united states presidents, woodrow wilson

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progressives, theodore roosevelt, woodrow wilson, eugene debs, william taft, woman's suffrage, new nationalism, socialist party, social studies
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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
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