William Howard Taft Flashcards
What did TR think about Taft?
TR thought Taft would be like him and continue his policies.
What was Dollar Diplomacy?
Dollar Diplomacy was a program with Latin America where the US would be the only country to loan money to Latin American nations. This was intended to keep European countries from taking over debt-ridden nations in Latin America.
What was Dollar Diplomacy?
Dollar Diplomacy was a program with Latin America where the US would be the only country to loan money to Latin American nations. This was intended to keep European countries from taking over debt-ridden nations in Latin America.
How did the US enforce Dollar Diplomacy?
The US sent Marines to Latin American nations to manage their finances and debts.
Why is Taft considered the “Real Trust Buster”?
Taft broke up 90 monopolies, including Standard Oil and US Steel, compared to TR’s 44.
What were some of Taft’s conservation efforts?
Taft was a good conservationist and created some national parks.
How did Taft make enemies with TR?
Taft raised tariffs after TR had lowered them and fired Gifford Pinchot, the head of the National Forest Department, over big business mining in national parks. He did not allow them to drill in the national forests. Many of TR’s programs were eliminated by Taft.
Why did TR decide to run against Taft in 1912?
TR decided to run against Taft because he disagreed with Taft’s policies and actions.
What happened when TR didn’t get the Republican party nomination?
TR created his own party, the Progressive Party, also known as the Bull Moose Party.
What were some of the key issues TR pushed for in his party?
TR pushed for minimum wage, women’s suffrage, old age pensions, welfare for the poor, workers’ compensation, and an end to child labor.
What was significant about the 1912 election?
The 1912 election was notable for having four popular candidates: Taft, TR, Wilson, and Eugene Debs, the leader of the Socialist Party. All candidates received more than a million votes. However, TR split the Republican vote, leading to Wilson’s victory as most Republicans voted for TR, while all Democrats voted for Wilson.
