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Chapter 9, Section 4 Progressivism Under Taft Pages 328-331

Chapter 9, Section 4 Progressivism Under Taft Pages 328-331. Taft Becomes President. Secretary of War. No “presidential bully” like Roosevelt– also did little to subdue troublesome members of his own party. Under Roosevelt: _______________________ Too conservative = problems

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Chapter 9, Section 4 Progressivism Under Taft Pages 328-331

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  1. Chapter 9, Section 4Progressivism Under TaftPages 328-331

  2. Taft Becomes President Secretary of War No “presidential bully” like Roosevelt– also did little to subdue troublesome members of his own party. • Under Roosevelt: _______________________ • Too conservative = problems • Problems w/ tariffs: • Result: House- Payne Bill- lowered rates on imports Senate- Aldrich Bill- increased rates Compromise- Payne- Aldrich Tariff- only moderated the rates. - abandoned Progressive idea.

  3. Republican Party Splits Political Boss from Illinois- Chairman of House Rules Comm.--weakened or ignored Progressive Bills. House decided to keep Cannon out of committee. • Joseph Cannon- • Election of 1910- Republican party split – Democrats gained control of House 1st time in 18 yrs.

  4. The Bull Moose Party Progressive Party/Bull Moose • Republicans split= • Called for: Direct election of senators, women’s suffrage, workmen’s comp, 8 hr. workday, minimum wage for women, federal law against child labor.

  5. Democrats win in 1912 “New Freedom”- stronger anti-trust laws, banking reform& reduced tariffs. • Wilson supported a Progressive Platform • Wilson’s quote on the election: • Election Results: “Don’t interfere when the enemy is destroying itself” 42% of popular vote- overwhelming victory in electoral college.

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