Progressive Era Flashcard

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What did Theodore Roosevelt promise not to do after his term in office in 1904?

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Run for a third term in 1908

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Why did progressives feel abandoned during Taft's presidency?

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Taft had a reserved personality and didn't rouse public opinion.

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How did Taft anger conservationists?

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By removing land from government protection list

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What rift began to form within the Republican Party during Taft's presidency?

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A rift between progressive and conservative Republicans

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Why did the Progressive Party become known as the Bull Moose Party?

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Due to Roosevelt's love for big game hunting

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Why did President Theodore Roosevelt hand-pick William Howard Taft as his successor?

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Taft was his good friend

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What happened as a result of Taft's decision regarding the U.S. Steel corporation acquisition?

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Taft's relationship with Roosevelt deteriorated

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How did the formation of the Progressive Party impact the election in 1912?

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It led to the victory of Woodrow Wilson

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Why did Roosevelt and his supporters walk out of the Republican presidential convention in 1912?

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To establish a new political party

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For what did the Progressive Party's platform in 1912 advocate? Small federal government, Limited public welfare programs, Active federal government involvement, Isolation from international affairs

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Active federal government involvement