Question

Theodore Roosevelt posed a threat to the Republican Party primarily because he

Answer 1

Answer: Presented ideas that challenged existing power structures.

Explanation:

In domestic politics, Roosevelt worked to suppress the monopolies and power of capitalist oligarchs. He dealt with this occurrence in the United States railways, as well as with the monopolistic policy pursued by Standard Oil.

These economic giants had a strong influence on the American public as well as the political elite. In these circumstances, Roosevelt comes into conflict with members of his own Republican Party.