https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1 Progressivism under Wiliam Taft en-us 2018-01-10 15:50:56 UTC 2023-06-11 07:04:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png jesp8281 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220230166 The Progressive Era was between 1900 to 1920. During this time it made an impact to build a better society to make American lives better. ]]> 2018-01-10 16:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220230166 jesp8281 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220231997 William Taft worked with Teddy Roosevelt and Woodrow Willson to push for big businesses for ICC (Interstate Commernce Comission). ]]> 2018-01-10 16:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220231997 dmor2425 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220233047 Taft was initially active in "Trust-Busting", starting at least 80 antitrust suits against large industrial combinations. That was twice as many as Roosevelt. Later on he backed away from these efforts, and positioned himself with the more conservative Republican Members.]]> 2018-01-10 16:07:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220233047 cmar5038 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220236434 In the mid late 19th century natural resources were being heavily exploited and land was being urbanized more and more. To preserve some natural resources William Taft and Teddy Roosevelt declared some land as public land that could not be ravaged for natural resources.]]> 2018-01-10 16:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220236434 jesp8281 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220237934 Wlliam Taft created this change for bakerys and bucther shops to prevent diseases and unsanitary foods selling out to the public. He wanted to have a Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food & Drug Act to make foods better and safe to eat.]]> 2018-01-10 16:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220237934 jesp8281 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220254813 As known as the Tariff Act or the Underwood Act, they reimposed the Federal Income Tax (FIC) after the ratificaton of the 16th Admendment and lowerd tariff rates.]]> 2018-01-10 16:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220254813 cmar5038 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220259744 William Howard Taft was born September 15, 1857 and died March 8, 1930. In life he served as the 27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913, and as the tenth Chief Justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930, the only person to have held both offices.]]> 2018-01-10 16:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220259744 dmor2425 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220261814 Despite his pledge, he lacked Roosevelt's expansive view of presidential power. He also lacked him charisma as a leader and his physical vigor. He was elected from March 4, 1909 to March 4, 1913.]]> 2018-01-10 16:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/220261814 rtow3380 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/221749385 Muckrakers were journalists who exposed corruption and excesses of those who held financial and political power. ]]> 2018-01-16 15:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/221749385 rtow3380 https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/221752468 The National Level Changes included the 17th amendment which was the direct election of senators by the people. the 19th amendment which included women getting to vote. Consumer protection which was the Meat Inspection Act. It also included the 18th amendment which meant illegal to sell or transport alcohol. Finally, working conditions where 10 hour work days are received. ]]> 2018-01-16 15:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jesp8281/imxwklmtowp1/wish/221752468