Had horrible internet connection yesterday. i posted my blog about 10 minutes early in the minute or so of connection i had. hopefully today will be a bit better.
William Howard Taft.background (recap)-
did not want to be pres, did not feel like a pres. was recommended by roosevelt and with his support, won the election. liked golf. was very large.
Taft's accomplichments-
didnt do much to expand roosevelt's work, but he secured them. the real trust-buster when it came to standard oil. said he would lower tarriffs, but just modified them (plain-aldreifs tarriffs (i think)). didnt do much for convservation. dollar diplomacy- allowed american banks to loan money to other countries and the government. 16th amendment (feb.20, 1913)- graduated income tax.
Election of 1912 -
Republican party spllit because of problems with Taft. Taft was nominated for a second run, instead of Roosevelt. Roosevelt was upset, and started his own party, the Progressive Party (or Bull Moose Party).
Woodrow Wilson vs. Taft vs. Roosevelt (also, vs Eugene V. Debbs in the Socialist party). Democrats were guarenteed a win, since the Republicans were now split in half. Thus, Wilson won.
progressive party called for pretty much everything the progressives wanted.
During the campaign, roosevelt and taft take mudslinging shots at each other, sometimes resorted to petty insults. meanwhile, wilson let them self-destruct while he raked in votes. the election was really only between roosevelt and wilson. they had similar concepts, and wilson won by a landslide not only because the opponents were divided, but also because he, too, was into the progressive movement.
The Tuesday after the first Mondayin November is Election Day (sidenote) also, Deelighted!
Wilson's Background -
born dec. 26 1856 in virginia somewhere, raised during the reconstruction era. was not rich, had a strict upbringing with ministers in his family. grew up to be a lawyer and a historian. believed in reforming education when he ran for pres in 1912. in 1914, he declared neutrality in WW1, but we had to go to war when germany randomly started killy off our sailors. got a hemrage, finished our his term, and died a few years later in 1924.
Wilson's Accomplishments -
the 20th president. wrote a book on religious freedom, was inspired by poor people. tarriffs, bully pulpit. Underwood Act lowered tarriffs. Graduated income tax from Taft's term took the place of tarriffs, really helped economy. Federal Reserve Act dived the nation into 12 districts, and each district had a national bank, this also helped the economy. Clayton Anti-trust act broke up more monopolies. Federal Trade Commission Act- allowed for businesses to be investigated to be sure they are legal, etc. Labor Unions were made legal, they could now go on strike and whatnot, thanks to the Clayton Anti-trust act.
Woman's Suffrage movement was renewed during this term. Susan B. Anthony, etc.....went on a hunger strike around the white house to bring attention to their cause.
about out of time.
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