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Would You Have Voted in 1916?

Answer based on your beliefs. Questions cover war, reform, labor, and business power in plain language.

The scoring model compares your responses with the major ideas and coalitions active in that election year.

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12 plain-language questions tied to the major values and tensions of 1916.

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1. Should the U.S. stay out of World War I in 1916?

Yes, stay neutral as long as possible. Stay neutral, but prepare strongly. Take a tougher line and prepare for likely entry.

2. How should government handle big corporations?

Strong regulation and labor protections. Moderate regulation with compromise. Lighter regulation to support growth.

3. Should workers have stronger rights to organize?

Yes, strongly protect labor unions. Some protection, with limits. Keep protections limited.

4. What should happen to tariffs?

Keep tariffs lower for trade and consumers. Use moderate tariffs. Raise tariffs to protect industry.

5. Should the federal government expand social and economic reform?

Yes, expand reform strongly. Expand carefully, case by case. Keep reforms limited and gradual.

6. What is best for railroad and utility policy?

Strong national oversight. Mixed national and state control. Less national control.

7. Should military spending rise quickly in 1916?

No, avoid arms buildup. Increase some, but keep balance. Yes, increase quickly for preparedness.

8. How should government approach wealth inequality?

Use stronger taxes and reforms. Use moderate reform tools. Keep taxes and intervention lower.

9. Should reformers push for deeper system change, even if hard to pass?

Yes, push harder for major change. Make practical changes that can pass now. Avoid major system change.

10. What leadership style fits 1916 best?

Reform first and peace-first tone. Moderate reform with stronger preparedness. Business confidence and national strength first.

11. Should third parties with strong labor messages be taken seriously?

Yes, they raise important worker issues. Sometimes, but major parties should lead. Not much; major parties are enough.

12. Which goal matters most in 1916?

Peace and social reform. Balance reform with security. Security, preparedness, and business stability.

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Your 1916 Profile

Era Left: peace-first / reform / labor protections Era Right: preparedness / business confidence / limited reform

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