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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Paulina Cabrera

29 September, 22:08

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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Ivan Pacheco · 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.

In 1912 Eugene Debs ran as a 3d party candidate for the Socialist Party. What led to his rise aa presidential candidate?A. The social welfare programs provided by the New DealB. The increase in the labor unions' political powerC. The popularity of the Espionage ActD. The sinking of the Lusitania