William Howard Taft

political, social, and economic changes and reforms while in power. The period around the early 1900s has been named the “Progressive Era” because of the work of these three former Presidents of the United States: Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson. At times, these presidents, especially Taft, would go against the progressive ideals that they are associated with today, but these three presidents were deemed progressive because of Roosevelt’s Square Deal policy, Taft’s dissolving of trusts, and Wilson’s…

The election of 1912 exposed the necessity of change in America where principles of progressive reform dominated the political agendas for all four candidates. Incumbent republican president William Howard Taft battled with his former comrade Theodore Roosevelt, whilst democratic candidate Woodrow Wilson wooed the country with his plan for “New Freedom”. Meanwhile, socialist Eugene Debs fought to earn support from the working class of America with his experience as a union leader. The most…

Taft and his rival Woodrow Wilson, the 1912 presidential election was leaning in the favor of the Republicans. This changed when the Republican Party decided to abandon a progressive platform and stick with conservative ideals. The decision prompted Roosevelt drop support for Taft, betraying not only his party but also their close friendship. Instead he chose to leave the Republican Party…

In 1901, President William McKinley was shot and killed. This paved the way for Vice President Theodore Roosevelt to jump in, take his place, and become the 26th President of the United States. Theodore Roosevelt, or as he liked to be called, TR, believed in, what most people call now, the progressive era. He believed that a Federal government could have more power and regulation in businesses. TR aimed to distinguish “good corporations” who believed in manufacturing good products and services,…

enactment. In one of his first demonstrations in office, Taft required an exceptional session of Congress to change levy law through decreased rates. Among the huge bits of enactment went by Congress amid Taft 's administration was the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910, engaging the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend railroad rate climbs and to set rates. The demonstration also extended the ICC 's ward to cover phones, broadcasts, and radio. Taft also put 35,000 postmasters and 20,000 talented…

The main themes that I observed in this week’s materials were: Progressivism, political and social change, and a more executive focused government. In this time period, the United States underwent quite a few changes. Following President McKinley’s assassination in September of 1901, then Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the 26th President and ushered in the Progressive era (Milkis and Nelson 229). Roosevelt was the first president to enter office with an agenda. He encouraged…

internationally. When observing this period, it is important to realize the large impact that the accomplishments of the presidents of the era had on their nation and constituents. When ranking the “progressiveness” of these men, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson, it is necessary to look at their accomplishments in two fields. These fields of domestic factors pertaining to social, political, and economic reforms; as well as foreign affairs made up of military and…

Throughout the late 18th century and beginning the 19th century America was changing, the country was in need of reform in all parts of society. Individuals who led this movement were known as progressives and they looked for advancement. America’s government was too weak for the second time since 1776, but this time it’s because businesses ran all things. The population as a whole couldn’t see all the problems that take place in America. The age of industrialization brought these issues, lower…

The 16th amendment, proposed by taft, instituted a federal income tax on all people with an income above 12,000 dollars. This meant that the federal government would be getting more money from the working class and thus have more power over us and more money to institute more reforms…

blinded him from passing long lasting legislation rather than being a hero and getting involved in single situations of intervention (Cooper 85 and Irwin). For the 1908 presidential election, Roosevelt supported the candidacy of William Howard Taft with the expectation that Taft would carry on Roosevelt’s policies when he won (Cooper 109 and…