1904 U.S. Presidential Election Quiz

What was the electoral vote margin in the 1904 election?

• 336 to 140

• 300 to 150

• 350 to 130

• 320 to 160

Which political party did Alton Parker represent in the 1904 election?

• Republican

• Democratic

• Independent

• Progressive

What was a key reason the business community supported Theodore Roosevelt?

• He had no ties to Wall Street

• He was an unpredictable leader of a predictable party

• He was a conservative Democrat

• He was a predictable leader

What was Alton Parker's stance on the gold standard?

• He had no clear stance

• He supported the gold standard

• He supported the silver standard

• He supported bimetallism

Which candidate was known for being a 'trustbuster'?

• Charles Fairbank

• William Jennings Bryan

• Alton Parker

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was a major focus of the Democratic campaign against Roosevelt?

• His military strategies

• His foreign policies

• His character

• His economic policies

Who was the oldest man to run for vice president in 1904?

• Charles Fairbank

• William Jennings Bryan

• William Randph Hurst

• Henry Davis

What political shift began after the 1904 election?

• A shift towards isolationism in both parties

• A shift towards progressivism in the Democratic Party

• A shift towards conservatism in the Democratic Party

• A shift towards progressivism in the Republican Party

Which future president was associated with the Democratic shift towards progressivism?

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Jennings Bryan

• Herbert Hoover

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What was the main reason for the lack of spirited debate in the 1904 election?

• The candidates avoided public debates

• There was no significant economic issue

• The election was not widely covered by the media

• Both candidates had similar political positions