2.  Under Roosevelt: _______________________  Too conservative = problems  Problems w/ tariffs:  Result: Secretary of War No “presidential bully” like Roosevelt– also did little to subdue troublesome members of his own party. House- Payne Bill- lowered rates on imports Senate- Aldrich Bill- increased rates Compromise- Payne- Aldrich Tariff- only moderated the rates. - abandoned Progressive idea.

3.  Joseph Cannon-  Election of 1910- Political Boss from Illinois- Chairman of House Rules Comm.-- weakened or ignored Progressive Bills. House decided to keep Cannon out of committee. Republican party split – Democrats gained control of House 1 st time in 18 yrs.

4.  Republicans split=  Called for: Progressive Party/Bull Moose Direct election of senators, women’s suffrage, workmen’s comp, 8 hr. workday, minimum wage for women, federal law against child labor.

5.  Wilson supported a Progressive Platform  Wilson’s quote on the election:  Election Results: “New Freedom”- stronger anti-trust laws, banking reform& reduced tariffs. “Don’t interfere when the enemy is destroying itself” 42% of popular vote- overwhelming victory in electoral college.