1. Aim: How did William Howard Taft impact the Progressive Era?

2. 27th President of the United States – Republican
William Howard Taft
27th President of the United States – Republican
Becomes President after Roosevelt serves two terms
Taft supported the Payne-Aldrich Act which unexpectedly continued high tariff rates and went against the ideals of most progressives.
Taft supported over 80 lawsuits to end monopolies.
Taft fought for the creation of a federal income tax and direct election of Senators.
Many Progressive Party members felt that Taft wasn’t supporting their agenda and caused a rift in the Republican Party for the election of Taft’s presidency was entangled in controversy and conflict with Congress. Many like TR would abandon Taft.

4. Election of 1912

5. How did William Howard Taft impact the Progressive Era?
Closing Question:
How did William Howard Taft impact the Progressive Era?