The American Presidential Election of 1908

The 31st presidential election in 1908 saw William Howard Taft, endorsed by Theodore Roosevelt, win against William Jennings Bryan. Taft was nominated through the first presidential preference primary. Despite Bryan's popularity, his campaign failed, marking his third defeat. The election also featured third-party candidates like Eugene Debs and Eugene Chafin. Taft's campaign used slogans to highlight Bryan's past failures. Taft won with 321 electoral votes, while Bryan received 162. This election marked Oklahoma's first participation as a state.

Who did Theodore Roosevelt endorse for the presidency in 1908?

• Eugene Debs

• William Howard Taft

• William Jennings Bryan

• James Sherman

What was the slogan used by William Jennings Bryan during his 1908 campaign?

• Change We Can Believe In

• Vote for Taft now, you can vote for Bryan any time.

• Shall The People Rule

• A Chicken in Every Pot

Which party nominated Eugene Debs as their presidential candidate in 1908?

• Socialist Party

• Prohibition Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

How many electoral votes did William Howard Taft receive in the 1908 election?

• 271

• 321

• 189

• 162

Which state participated in its first presidential election in 1908?

• Hawaii

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Oklahoma