The Presidential Election of 1912: The Progressives and Anti-Progressives (Case Study Sample)

The Presidential Election of 1912: A Case Study on Progressives and Anti-Progressives
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Introduction
The 1912 Presidential Election was a turning point in American history because it saw the rise of progressivism as a powerful political force. This case study will look into the traits of progressives as well as anti-progressives, the latter group's actions, the objectives of progressivism, the societal issues that progressives focus on, and the triumphs that Theodore Roosevelt highlighted in his speech.
Characteristics of Progressives
Roosevelt claimed that progressives have a few distinctive qualities. They stress the necessity of attending to the interests of the working class along with vulnerable groups, support social and political changes, and have faith in the ability of the government to effect change for the better. Progressives work to reduce the power of monopolies and advance the interests of common people by promoting fairness, justice, and equality.
Roosevelt emphasizes that optimism and a conviction in people's ability to change the world are what progressives are motivated by (Buenker & Burnham, 2005). They are