PPT-Taft and Wilson Chapter 16 Section 4

Standard 73 Recognize the progress of political and social reform in America during this era Essential Question What was Wilsons New Freedom reform plan Morning Work August 22 2016. Reform Under Taft. TR decided not to run again for re-election. He instead chose his successor in . William Howard Taft. . TR thought Taft had his same progressive mentality and TR went on a year-long safari to kill about everything he could in Africa.. THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT. (1890 - 1920). Don’t worry about section 2 of this chapter. 15.1 - THE ROOTS/ORIGINS OF PROGRESSIVISM. What was Progressivism?. collection of ideas and activities striving to improve various aspects of American society such as…. Square Deal. “It is the duty of the president to act upon the theory that he is steward of the people, and … to assume that he has the legal right to do whatever the needs of the people demand, unless the Constitution or the laws explicitly forbid him to do it.”. JUMBO QUESTIONS 28. Argumentation. At the beginning of this chapter, the authors reference a Progressive reformer who thought that “the real heart of the Progressive Movement was to use the government as an agency of human welfare.” Support, modify, or refute this statement. . David Taylor. dcmt@liv.ac.uk. http://www.liv.ac.uk/~dcmt. By the end of this lecture you should be able to describe. The physiological components of the circulatory system. The physiology of tissue perfusion. Section 4-Taft and . wilson. . US HISTORY. Ms. Arnold. Main idea. Progressive reforms continued during the Taft and Wilson presidencies, focusing on business, banking, and women’s suffrage. . Progressivism under Taft. Roosevelt’s Square Deal. When Roosevelt took office after the assassination of William McKinley, it was the worst nightmare for the Republican Party.. Roosevelt had previously served as governor of New York. . The Accidental President. On September 6, 1901 an anarchist Leon Czolgosz assassinated Pres. William McKinley and Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became the nation’s youngest President at the age of 42.. The Progressive Movement. 18.1 The Roots of Progressivism. 18.2 Roosevelt in Office. 18.3 The Taft Administration. 18.4 The Wilson Years. 18.1 The Roots of Progressivism.  . The Rise of Progressivism. Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. Typical sweat shop. Employed 500 people. 60-72 hour workdays. $6-7 dollars a week. Owners kept doors locked. Triangle Factory Fire March 1911. Textiles flammable. Gas lighting. Karen Valentin. Stephanie Velarde. Francesca Velarde. William Howard Taft. Roosevelt decided not to run in 1908. Chose Taft as successor. 27. th. president (1909-1913). Liberal Republican . Few Months after Taking Office…. JUMBO QUESTIONS 28. Argumentation. At the beginning of this chapter, the authors reference a Progressive reformer who thought that “the real heart of the Progressive Movement was to use the government as an agency of human welfare.” Support, modify, or refute this statement. . Theodore Roosevelt. 1. . Theodore Roosevelt. became Governor of New York after previously working in lower offices and becoming famous as a war hero. He was pushed out of office by fellow Republicans because he was too progressive, and became Vice-President.. Pages 647-653. Objectives. 1. List the final events of World War I.. 2. Identify the goals of President Wilson’s Fourteen Points.. 3. Summarize the terms of the Treaty of Versailles.. 4. Explain why the U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles..