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Video DBQ: The Election of 1912 Lesson I: The First Modern President Lesson II: Video DBQ a. Introduction to Lesson b. Video Clips, Constructed Response & DBQ Question c. Wrap Up Activity Lesson III: The Quotable Roosevelt
Read objectives for the entire lesson series. DBQ Question Theodore Roosevelt's run for president in 1912 reflected history, created history, and is still relevant today. In completing this task be sure to draw on information from both historical and current events. A. Political Career clip #1 State one reason why Theodore Roosevelt "annointed" Taft as his successor: __________________________________ State one for the rift between Theodore Roosevelt and Taft: ___________________________________________ State one reason why Theodore Roosevelt became a third party candidate: __________________________________
B. Political Career clip #2 Describe two populist ideas that other parties later co-opted: _________________________________________________
C. Political Career clip #3 Identify one result of the election of 1912: __________________________________________________
D. American Presidents clip #57 State three specific reasons for Theodore Roosevelt's "comeback" run for president in 1912: ______________________________________________
E. American Presidents clip #72 List two results of the election of 1912: ___________________________________________________
*F. Ralph Nader on Booknotes* clip #1** Explain two issues that Nader believes need to be "cleaned up" in American politics: ________________________________
*G. Ralph Nader on Booknotes* clip #2** Identify two impacts of the Green Party had on the election of 2000: ________________________________________
*H. Nathan Miller on Booknotes* clip #3** Explain one negative result for Theodore Roosevelt of the primary of 1912: ________________________________ Identify one result of the election of 1912: ___________________________________________
*I. Nathan Miller on Booknotes* clip #2** Explain one reason why Theodore Roosevelt liked Taft: ________________________________________ Identify two ways the actions of President Taft frustrated Theodore Roosevelt: __________________________________________________ Entire American Presidents program

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