Question

the 1912 presidential election was fiercely divided between which three candidates?

calvin coolidge, john w. davis, robert la follette

theodore roosevelt, william h. taft, woodrow wilson

harry s. truman, thomas e. dewey, strom thurmond

Explanation:

Identify the historical context

The question asks for the three main candidates in the fiercely divided 1912 United States presidential election.

Analyze the first option

The first option lists Calvin Coolidge, John W. Davis, and Robert La Follette. This combination represents the election of 1924, not 1912.

Analyze the second option

The second option lists Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, and Woodrow Wilson. In 1912, Taft ran as the Republican incumbent, Roosevelt ran under the Progressive (Third Parties) "Bull Moose" banner, and Wilson ran as the Democratic nominee.

Analyze the third option

The third option lists Harry S. Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, and Strom Thurmond. This combination represents the election of 1948, not 1912.

Select the correct candidates

The three candidates who fiercely contested the 1912 election were Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.

Answer:

• (A) Calvin Coolidge, John W. Davis, Robert La Follette
• (B) Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, Woodrow Wilson (Correct answer)
• (C) Harry S. Truman, Thomas E. Dewey, Strom Thurmond