Exploring the Progressive Presidents: Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson

The video discusses the Progressive Era in the White House, focusing on the presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson from 1901 to 1921. It highlights their efforts to reform American society, regulate big business, and expand the power of the presidency. Key legislation like the Interstate Commerce Act and Sherman Antitrust Act are reviewed, along with Roosevelt's conservation efforts, Taft's trust-busting, and Wilson's New Freedom policies.

Which act was established to regulate the railroad industry?

• The Hepburn Act

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Interstate Commerce Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

• To outlaw monopolies and trusts

• To establish the Federal Reserve

• To regulate the banking industry

• To regulate railroad rates

Who was known as the 'trust buster'?

• Benjamin Harrison

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which president is most remembered for his conservation efforts?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Grover Cleveland

• William Howard Taft

Which president endorsed William Howard Taft as his successor?

• Grover Cleveland

• Woodrow Wilson

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Benjamin Harrison

What was the main difference in Taft's approach to trusts compared to Roosevelt?

• Taft broke up more trusts than Roosevelt without distinguishing between 'good' and 'bad'

• Taft only regulated trusts without breaking them up

• Taft did not break up any trusts

• Taft focused solely on railroad trusts

What significant action did Taft support that damaged his reputation among progressives?

• The Payne-Aldrich Tariff

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Hepburn Act

Which act did Woodrow Wilson establish to regulate banking?

• The Clayton Antitrust Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Interstate Commerce Act

• The Federal Reserve Act

Who created the Federal Trade Commission?

• Benjamin Harrison

• William Howard Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

Which president's term is marked by the establishment of the Clayton Antitrust Act?

• Grover Cleveland

• William Howard Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson