Section 4 Progressivism under Taft Chapter 9 Section 4 Progressivism under Taft

Taft Becomes President Secretary of War under Roosevelt 2 major issues- Tariffs Conservation

Payne-Aldrich Tariff Signed a compromise bill which lowered rates on some products and raised rates on others Progressives feel betrayed

Public Lands Appointed Richard Ballinger as Secretary of Interior Removed over 1 million acres of land from protection Fired Gifford Pinchot, head of Forest Service

Republican Party Splits 2 wings of party Progressives “old guard” Progressives start their own party (Bull Moose) Direct election of senators Initiative, recall, referendum Woman suffrage 8 hour work day Minimum wage for women Against child labor Regulate business