William Howard Taft

President Woodrow Wilson Woodrow Wilson’s educational background in history and political science, experience as a college professor and president of Princeton University, along with his performance as the Governor of New Jersey, led to his election as the twenty-eighth President of the United States, allowing him to implement his strong idealistic views, and transform America’s domestic and foreign policies. Thomas Woodrow Wilson was born on December 28, 1856 in Staunton, Virginia (Nordholt…

Theodore Roosevelt once stated, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” He certainly did just that during his life. One example of this is when Roosevelt resigned from the United States Navy and organized the First United States Volunteer Cavalry, also known as the Rough Riders, and led them into the Battle of San Juan Hill. Also, during his presidency, he became known as the Trust-Buster while also campaigning for an expansion of the power of the presidency. He also was a big…

George Orwell A Comparative analysis George Orwell’s Animal Farm (1945) and Shooting an Elephant (1938) both share two major characteristic features, namely politics and history. Animal Farm is mainly an allegory of the Russian Revolution which took place in 1917. All of the characters in the story represents the biggest names in the Russian Revolution and the early start of the Soviet Union. The farm itself is also supposed to represent the Russian Federation, which they fight for in the…

Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, both becoming presidents in an era dominated by private trusts and powerful businessmen, sought to revive American Democracy from its ashes. Theodore Roosevelt, having a semi-conservative perception of monopolies, believed strong American Capitalism could let America compete with the other great world powers. Roosevelt also believed that small businesses should be able to compete with the large trusts, as long as they are aware of the sheer power of the…

1. Did Rizal supported the 1896 Philippine Revolution of bonifacio? Why or why not? - I don’t think he did. If I were to tell based on what I understand in his point of view, he don’t want Filipinos to revolt yet, because he knew that this will not succeed. But on the other hand, I think that he supported it on his own ways. He wanted Filipinos to be free, one of the reason why he build the group “La liga Filipina, it’s because he wanted too, to revolt but I think he is still waiting for the…

While all the presidents worked to correct problems during the Progressive Era, Theodore Roosevelt was the most progressive president because he regulated big business, workers rights, and conservation of natural resources The Sherman Antitrust Act was a part of Roosevelt's work of regulating business. Roosevelt used this act when he criticized the wealth of Americans on the account of violence exploding into the public that could destroy the whole system. Roosevelt also used the Pure Food and…

On the 28th of December in the year of 1856, little “Tommy” Woodrow Wilson was born in a small town by the name of Staunton, Virginia. Although Wilson suffered from dyslexia when he was just ten, his father constantly drilled him in political lectures and debates to enhance the skills everyone thought the youngster was nowhere near capable of. By the time Wilson had reached adulthood, he was able to land entrance into one of most prestigious schools titled The University of New Jersey, which is…

During the decades following the Civil War, the United States experienced incredible economic growth. It was a time of great technological advances and huge increases in production. It seemed as though a widespread desire for invention and entrepreneurship was sweeping the nation. This time period secured the place of this young nation as a world power. Although, the U.S. as a whole was experiencing a time of great excess, the benefits did not reach everyone. As industries grew, power…

popularity and close the gap between him and Wilson. It is not clear whether Roosevelt actually believes in what he is saying or not. On the other hand, there is absolutely not guesswork needed when it comes to Republican’s feelings on suffrage. President Taft has made it completely clear he does not believe in women’s suffrage and refuses to pass legislation giving them that right. Since being created the Socialist party has and continues to give its support to suffrage with Debs views being no…

Presidents of the United States encountered affairs that determined their legacies and how they were remembered throughout the nation. When looking back in history, the presidents were remembered for serving during important events and the solutions they produced to resolve the issues. Most were not remembered based on their characteristics, but on how well they lead the nation during difficult dilemmas. The particular circumstance involving economic situations, world affairs, or social issues…