Yes, the statement is true. Theodore Roosevelt's Progressive party appealed to some Republicans and others who wanted change and reform.
There was a progressive movement
happening which sought to end corruption both in government and large business.
The said party was a factor in
the presidential campaigns of 3 men namely: Theodore Roosevelt, Robert La
Follete, and Henry Wallace.
There were a few spanning
Progressive Party in this period of time but after the elections in 1952, they
were gone entirely.
Although there were great physical and financial risks associated with colonization, the rewards in terms o resources and land power were immense, so most nations were willing to try.