William Howard Taft: 1909-1912 Flashcards
1
Q
What did he continue from Roosevelt?
A
Anti trust measures
2
Q
Did he enforce high tariffs?
A
Yes
3
Q
How did he enforce high tariffs?
A
Through Payne-Aldrich Act
4
Q
What did the administration do?
A
Administration initiated 80 anti-trust suits and introduced an 8 hour working day for government employees and mine safety regulations.
5
Q
Did he give power to the interstate?
A
Gave power to Interstate Commission to set railroad rates and introduced income and corporation tax.
6
Q
Was he as progressive as Roosevelt?
A
No
