1. #49 Chapter 9 Section 4 Progressivism Under Taft
OBJECTIVE: Understand President Taft’s progressive reforms.

2. I. Taft Becomes President
William H. Taft (R) won election of 1908.
Continues Roosevelt’s Progressive reforms.
Not as effective as Roosevelt.
Two areas in which Taft had difficulties:
Tariffs
Conservation
Taft’s struggles will result in a division within the Republican Party.

3. II. Republican Party Splits
Two wings of the Republican Party:
Progressives- want reform.
Republican Progressives - Bull Moose Party, led by Teddy Roosevelt, who seeks 3rd term in office.
2. Conservatives- do not want reform. Support Taft.

4. III. Election of 1912 4 Man Race for President:
Democrats: Woodrow Wilson
Progressive (Bull Moose): Teddy Roosevelt
Republicans: William Howard Taft
Socialists: Eugene Debs
----Who has the advantage? Why?---

5. 1912 Winner: Woodrow Wilson

6. Taft’s Problems in Office
Problems during Taft’s Presidency
Result of the Problems
1. Tariffs
2. Conservationism
3. Lack of leadership skills
4. Divided Republican Party
5. Negative media attention