Beginning Activities Title today’s lesson: William Howard Taft Political Cartoon Activity: Taft Knitting Mission Statement: To prepare you for a life of responsible citizenship Daily Expectations: Come in quietly and get to work immediately Pay attention and be respectful No phones No food or drinks other than water Do your work Give AP quality effort 5 bonus points for supplies
Extra Credit 5 points each 6 weeks for bringing supplies: Paper clips Pens Paper Staples Tape
Progressive Era, 1900-1916 Chapter 23 William Howard Taft Progressive Era, 1900-1916 Chapter 23
Political Cartoon Activity Answer the following questions in your notes about the political cartoon on the next slide: How does it look like Taft is handling the presidency? What conclusions can you draw about how Taft feels about the presidency? What do you think Roosevelt thinks about how Taft was handling things?
Political Cartoon Activity
Taft Becomes President
The Ballinger-Pinchot Affair
Taft Alienates the Progressives Mann-Elkins Act
Ending Activity Research Activity: Election of 1912 Make sure the floor is clean Connect to our objectives: How does this prepare you for life and the future?