1. 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

2. Extra Credit 5 points each 6 weeks for bringing supplies: Paper clips
Pens
Paper
Staples
Tape

3. Progressive Era, 1900-1916 Chapter 23
William Howard Taft
Progressive Era,
Chapter 23

4. 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?

5. Political Cartoon Activity

6. Taft Becomes President

7. The Ballinger-Pinchot Affair

8. Taft Alienates the Progressives
Mann-Elkins Act

9. 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?