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Learn about the presidency of Taft and the split in the Republican Party caused by his policies. Discuss the significance of Taft's progressivism and its impact on American society. Engage in active reading and completion of activities to deepen understanding.
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BELL WORK: PICK-UP & READ PROGRESSIVISM UNDER TAFT. COMPLETE ACTIVE READING: AS YOU READ THE PASSAGE: 1. UNDERLINE IMPORTANT INFORMATION/TERMS/ NAMES. 2. CIRCLE UNFAMILIAR INFORMATION/TERMS/ NAMES. 3. ASK QUESTIONS IN MARGINS, SPACE BELOW OR BACK ABOUT CIRCLED ITEMS AGENDA: DISCUSSION & QUESTIONS: PROGRESSIVISM UNDER TAFT COMPLETE & CHECK ACTIVITY 1.12: TAFT’S PROGRESSIVISM COMPLETE EXIT TICKET. HOMEWORK: WORK ON: UNIT 1.13 VIDEO NOTES PE UNIT VOCABULARY 9.27.19U.S. HISTORYON THIS DAY:1779 - John Adams was elected to negotiate with the British over the American Revolutionary War peace terms.1940 - The Berlin-Rome-Tokyo Axis was set up. The military and economic pact between Germany, Italy & Japan.1964 - The Warren Commission issued a report on the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy in November of 1963. The report concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald had acted alone.
1. What event is the subject of the cartoon? • 2. What & who does each symbol represent. • 3. Why did this situation happen? • 4. Why is the man on the donkey seen as the winner?
Progressivism Under Taft 1.12 Assessment In 1908 (1) _____ became U.S. President. He was the only person to be both President & Chief Justice of the (2)_____. Unlike Teddy Roosevelt Taft never used the office of the president as a (3) ______ . However, as President, Taft broke up more (4) _____ than Roosevelt. Taft’s presidency caused a split in the Republican Party, the (5) ________ wanted change in America while the (6) _________ didn’t want change. As a result, Teddy Roosevelt returned to politics to head the (7) ________ Party also known as the (8) _____ Party. In the election of 1912 (9) ______ , the Democrat, would win on his Progressive platform called (10) ____ .
Exit Ticket #10.2.18 Based on what you know about Roosevelt and Taft, shouldn’t Taft be known as the “trust buster”? Provide and explain to details to support your position.