Progressive Era Political Developments

The video discusses progressivism under Presidents Taft and Wilson, highlighting Taft's challenges with tariffs and conservation, the split in the Republican Party leading to the Bull Moose Party, and the 1912 election. Wilson's New Freedom policies focused on breaking up monopolies, reforming tariffs, and establishing the Federal Reserve. Despite reforms, social justice issues like Jim Crow laws persisted, and WWI shifted focus away from domestic reforms.

What was one of the main reasons for Taft's unpopularity during his presidency?

• He supported the Bull Moose Party.

• He refused to run for a second term.

• He increased tariffs instead of reducing them.

• He was against conservation policies.

What was the Bull Moose Party?

• A new party formed by Taft.

• A coalition of conservative Republicans.

• A splinter party formed by Roosevelt.

• A faction within the Democratic Party.

Who won the 1912 presidential election?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Eugene V. Debs

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

What was a key feature of Wilson's New Freedom policy?

• Promotion of high tariffs

• Support for the Bull Moose Party

• Support for big businesses

• Criticism of both big business and big government

What was the purpose of the Clayton Antitrust Act?

• To support monopolies

• To strengthen the Sherman Antitrust Act

• To eliminate tariffs

• To create the Federal Reserve System

What was the main purpose of creating the Federal Reserve System?

• To promote competition and ease economic panics

• To increase tariffs

• To support monopolies

• To eliminate the income tax

How many Federal Reserve districts were created?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

Who was nominated to the Supreme Court by Wilson in 1913?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Louis D. Brandeis

• William Howard Taft

• Eugene V. Debs

What was a significant social justice issue during Wilson's presidency?

• Support for women's suffrage

• Extension of Jim Crow laws

• Elimination of tariffs

• Support for the Bull Moose Party

What impact did World War I have on the progressive movement?

• It had no impact.

• It led to the creation of a new party.

• It strengthened the movement.

• It caused the movement to fade.