When he assumed the presidency in 1901,Theodore Roosevelt
A) both was the youngest American ever to hold the office and had no previous political experience.
B) had no previous political experience.
C) was the youngest American ever to hold the office.
D) None of these answers is correct.
E) had little faith in the power of public opinion.

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Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest American to hold the office of presidency when he assumed it in 1901, but he had previously served as the governor of New York and as the vice president of the United States under William McKinley. Therefore, option A is incorrect because he had political experience. Option B is incorrect because it completely disregards his political career. Option D is incorrect because option C is the correct answer, and option E is incorrect because Roosevelt was known for his belief in the power of public opinion.

When He Assumed the Presidency in 1901,Theodore Roosevelt