Teddy Roosevelt decided to run for the presidency in 1912 because a William Howard Taft had seemed to discard Roosevelt's progressive policies. b Taft decided not to run for a second term. c Woodrow Wilson appeared to be a very strong Democratic candidate. d Senator Robert La Follette encouraged him to do so. e the Democratic party was split.

a. William Howard Taft had seemed to discard Roosevelt's progressive policies.

Explanation:

The 1912 Presidential Election of the United States was one beset with a major change in the parties involved. Particularly is the case of William Howard Taft and Teddy Roosevelt who had previously been from one party but competed against one another after a split in the party.

During the Presidency of William Taft, the Republican party split. This was because of the difference in the ideas, opinions, and policies supported by Roosevelt and Taft. With their disparaging difference in their supported policies (for instance, the preservation of certain monopolies which Roosevelt supported but was rejected by Taft who wanted them broken up). This difference led to Theodore Roosevelt's decision to run against Taft for the 1912 presidency.

Thus, the correct answer is option a.

a. William Howard Taft had seemed to discard Roosevelt's progressive policies.

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