1. Taft and Wilson As Progressives Chapter 21.2

2. Eugene V. Debs – Remember him???? Labor leader Socialist – believed in a system in which the state controls the economy Ran for president 5 times, but never won

3. How did Taft continue Roosevelt’s progressive plan? Handpicked by Roosevelt to carry on his progressive policies Pursued antitrust suits Continued work on democratic reform, social reform, and economic reform

4. Amendments under Taft: 16 th Amendment gave Congress the power to create the federal income tax 17 th Amendment gave voters the right to elect senators directly.

5. What did Woodrow Wilson contribute the progressive movement? 1912 Presidential Election Republican Party Taft Bull Moose Party T. Roosevelt Democratic Party Wilson

6. Wilson’s Economic Reforms Clayton Antitrust Act 1914- further prohibited Monopolies and business practices that lessoned competition. Federal Reserve Act Created modern banking system Led by Federal Reserve Board Oversees 12 Federal Reserve Banks Makes sure $ is distributed where needed These Banker’s Banks server Consumer Banks Created more flexible currency system- bank control money supply https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hq5zw4YaZQ

7. Wilson’s Failure in Civil Rights Believed in segregation