1. Wilson’s New Freedom Chapter 8 Section 5

2. Election of 1912 Woodrow Wilson (D) Theodore Roosevelt (Progressive) William H. Taft (R)

3. Election of 1912 Wilson wins election easily – 435 electoral votes (82%) – 6,296,547 popular votes (42%)

4. Woodrow Wilson 28 th President of US Won Election of 1912 Called his program, New Freedom Republican division helped Wilson

5. New Freedom “Triple Wall of privilege” – Tariffs – Banks – Trust Wilson made new laws allowing the government more control over the economy

6. Federal Reserve Act National banks under the control of a Federal Reserve Board Helps protect the American economy from having too much money in one person, bank, or region

7. Federal Trade Commission Monitor business practices, false advertising, and dishonest labeling

8. Impact of Progressive Era Established the idea that government can take action to help solve problems in society and the economy