What title did he hold from 1901 to 1906?
Governor of Wisconsin
President of the United States
Speaker of the House
Wisconsin District Attorney
Answer
From 1901 to 1906, Robert La Follette was the Governor of Wisconsin. He was a member of the Republican Party and was a progressive reformer. He was known for his support of the direct primary, which allowed voters to choose their own candidates instead of having the party bosses choose them. He also supported women's suffrage and the rights of labor unions.
Power and Progress: Exploring the Legacy of Robert M. La Follette
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In which area was La Follette first elected to serve in 1880?
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Who overshadowed his bid for the Republican presidential nomination in 1912?
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