Understanding Third Parties in American History

What are the two main themes associated with third parties in American history?

• Military strength and foreign policy

• Environmental protection and healthcare

• Economic reform and social justice

• Issue orientation and cult of personality

What was the primary issue that the Know-Nothings focused on?

• Civil rights

• Environmental protection

• Nativism

• Economic reform

Which former president was a candidate for the Know-Nothings?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Millard Fillmore

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

Who was the prominent leader of the Socialist Party in the early 20th century?

• Ross Perot

• George Wallace

• Eugene Debs

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which of the following was NOT a policy advocated by the Socialist Party?

• Women's suffrage

• Abolition of the military

• Direct election of senators

• Graduated income tax

What nickname was given to the Progressive Party led by Theodore Roosevelt?

• The Freedom Party

• The Liberty Party

• The Green Party

• The Bull Moose Party

Why did Theodore Roosevelt form the Progressive Party?

• To promote environmental conservation

• To oppose William Howard Taft's policies

• To support William Howard Taft

• To advocate for women's rights

What was the main issue for the American Independence Party in 1968?

• Segregation and states' rights

• Civil rights

• Economic reform

• Environmental protection

Who was the notable leader of the Reform Party in the 1990s?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Eugene Debs

• Ross Perot

• George Wallace

What was a key factor in Ross Perot's appeal to voters?

• His military background

• His environmental policies

• His stance on civil rights

• His personality and outsider status