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William Taft 1909-1913

William Taft 1909-1913. William Howard “Fat”…progressively less progressive…. Taft. Hand picked by Teddy. USA’s fattest president…350 lbs New bath tub Tennis courts. Busted 90 trusts Began to abandon progressive programs Went back to being more conservative Friend of big business.

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William Taft 1909-1913

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  1. William Taft1909-1913 William Howard “Fat”…progressively less progressive…

  2. Taft • Hand picked by Teddy • USA’s fattest president…350 lbs • New bath tub • Tennis courts Busted 90 trusts Began to abandon progressive programs Went back to being more conservative Friend of big business

  3. 1912…Teddy Returns • TR returned from Africa to find Taft had abandoned his progressive platform • TR decided to run against his former friend • TR’s candidacy split the Republican party • 1912 would be a three way race • (R) William Taft • (D) Woodrow Wilson • (P) Teddy Roosevelt

  4. 1912 Election • BULL MOOSE • Teddy • Also nickname for Progressive Party Friends, I shall ask you to be as quiet as possible. I don't know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose.

  5. Woodrow Wilson • Wilson was a Democrat • He was progressive • Wilson promised a “New Freedom” • New Freedom referred to his progressive agenda • WILSON WINS!!!

  6. 1912 Election Results

  7. Expedition Act This law gave anti trust cases priority in federal courts. “expedited” anti trust cases…emphasizing them as the priority…right to the front of the line Clayton Antitrust Act Added “teeth” to the old Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 More specific/detailed and increased enforcement measures Closed loopholes Other Progressive Legislation

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