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Score for this quiz: 30 out of 30 Submitted Oct 28 at 8:39pm This attempt took 3 minutes. Question 1 6 / 6 pts The author believes William Howard Taft, the Republican nominee for President in 1908, is far too often overshadowed by the more dynamic figures of Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan. His essay, then, is an attempt to move the focus of 1908 to Taft. True False Question 2 6 / 6 pts Why is the 1908 presidential campaign important? It was the first presidential election in American history in which both major party candidates openly campaigned for the office. Both candidates produced and distributed phonographic recordings of their speeches—a reflection of emerging technologies in the 20th century, as well as to a growing emphasis candidates themselves. There was a celebrity (or stylistic or personality) element to the campaign, as huge crowds greeted the candidates not only to hear what they had to say, but also to simply catch a glimpse of them All of the above B & C only Question 3 6 / 6 pts The author argues that President Roosevelt—contrary to popular notion—played no role at all in the 1908 presidential campaign. True False

Question 4 6 / 6 pts Which of the following is NOT true about William Howard Taft in 1908? He was the Republican nominee for President. He initially embraced a “front-porch” campaign, ultimately abandoning it for the campaign trail. He did not campaign extensively, visiting only a few states and delivering only a few speeches. Taft (like his Democratic rival, William Jennings Bryan) released phonographic recordings of his speeches. His personality, smile and good matureness—on full display in stump speeches that fall—were major draws to the public’s attention. Question 5 6 / 6 pts Why did Taft abandon his “front porch” campaign? In August 1908, on his back home from vacation, he delivered a few speeches that convinced his advisors that he was actually a good campaigner. There were changing expectations from the public for presidential candidates—i.e. they wanted to see them and hear from them. His opponent, Democrat William Jennings Bryan, was already on the campaign trail. Taft, then, wanted to show that he too was committed, and in the fight for votes. It was more expensive to bring in delegations of people (via the railroad) to Taft’s home to hear a “front porch” speech than it was to transport just the one candidate around the country. All of the above Quiz Score: 30 out of 30

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