Question

In 1912 Eugene Debs ran as a 3d party candidate for the Socialist Party. What led to his rise a

a presidential candidate?
A. The social welfare programs provided by the New Deal
B. The increase in the labor unions' political power
C. The popularity of the Espionage Act
D. The sinking of the Lusitania

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Answer 1

The correct answer is: B. The increase in the labor unions' political power

Labor Unions were on the rise during the Progressive Era and this enabled Debs, a socialist, to come to power.