In which year was Woodrow Wilson elected as president of the United States?

• A. 1912
• B. 1916
• C. 1896
• D. 1904

Answer: (A)

Woodrow Wilson was elected as president of the United States in 1912. His election marked a significant moment in American political history, as he ran on a platform known as the "New Freedom," which focused on antitrust reform, tariff reduction, and banking reform. This victory was part of a larger political shift in the country, as Wilson, a Democrat, emerged victorious against the incumbent president, William Howard Taft, and the former president Theodore Roosevelt, who ran as a third-party candidate. Wilson's presidency would go on to influence key developments, including the Federal Reserve Act and America's involvement in World War I, underscoring his importance in the early 20th century.