Taft's Presidency and the 1912 Election

The video discusses progressivism during Taft's presidency, highlighting his reforms and challenges, including tariff issues and conservation conflicts. It covers the split in the Republican Party, leading to the formation of the Bull Moose Party, and the 1912 election where Woodrow Wilson won, advocating for economic reform.

Who was the president that preceded William Howard Taft and influenced his policies?

• Woodrow Wilson

• Eugene Debs

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Joseph Cannon

What was the main issue with the Payne-Aldrich Tariff during Taft's presidency?

• It significantly increased tariffs.

• It was never passed by Congress.

• It did not effectively lower tariffs.

• It was vetoed by Taft.

Who was the head of the U.S. Forest Service that clashed with Taft's administration?

• Richard Ballinger

• Gifford Pinchot

• Joseph Cannon

• William Taft

What was the main reason for the split in the Republican Party during Taft's presidency?

• Disagreement over foreign policy

• Taft's support of Joseph Cannon

• Taft's stance on women's suffrage

• Taft's opposition to the Bull Moose Party

Which party did Theodore Roosevelt form after leaving the Republican Party?

• Socialist Party

• Libertarian Party

• Progressive Party

• Democratic Party

Who was the Democratic candidate in the 1912 presidential election?

• William Taft

• Eugene Debs

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

What was Woodrow Wilson's campaign platform called during the 1912 election?

• New Deal

• New Freedom

• Square Deal

• Fair Deal

Which candidate in the 1912 election called for an end to capitalism?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Taft

• Eugene Debs

What percentage of the vote in the 1912 election went to candidates favoring economic reform?

• 75%

• 90%

• 60%

• 50%

Which candidate won the 1912 presidential election?

• William Taft

• Eugene Debs

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson