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Which president created the oval office?
The Oval Office was built during President Taft's administration.
Who was the founder of the monopoly during taft' s administration?
Charles Darrow
What are facts about how William Howard Taft contributed to his field of specialty?
Facts about Taft administration are that he had the first presidential automobile and also the largest bathtub.
What progressive reforms can be attributed to the William Howard Taft Administration?
One of the progressive reforms that can be attributed to the William Howard Taft administration was the Payne Aldrich Tariff Act. He also helped establish the Federal Reserve System.
What was the cabinet position that was held by Taft that was under Roosevelt?
William Howard Taft was secretary of war under Roosevelt's administration.
What was the main focus of the US during the Taft administration from 1908 to 1913?
domestic reforms
What popular reform took place during Taft's administration?
he drew ponies on peoples butts
Why did Roosevelt want to defeat Taft in the election of 1912?
Teddy Roosevelt heard from his friends about Taft's weak leadership. The tipping point was that Taft fired Gifford Pinchot, the head of the National Park Service under Teddy's administration because he said the Secretary of the Interior was corrupted by the oil industry. It seems Taft didn't care about the environment. Despite this, Taft continued much of Teddy's agenda including having the 16th and 17th Amendments get ratified in his administration. But Teddy was mad enough that he ran in 1916 against Taft, splitting the vote and resulting in Wilson's victory, a victory for a man that was a bit conservative in some views even though he was a progressive as well.
What state was added to the union during Taft's administration?
Two states were added to the Union during Taft's term; New Mexico & Arizona.
The dollar diplomacy policy of the Taft administration?
tried to exchange loans to a Latin American country in return for some control
What are 2 reasons Roosevelt decided to run against Taft?
Teddy Roosevelt heard from his friends about Taft's weak leadership. The tipping point was that Taft fired Gifford Pinchot, the head of the National Park Service under Teddy's administration because he said the Secretary of the Interior was corrupted by the oil industry. It seems Taft didn't care about the environment. Despite this, Taft continued much of Teddy's agenda including having the 16th and 17th Amendments get ratified in his administration. But Teddy was mad enough that he ran in 1916 against Taft, splitting the vote and resulting in Wilson's victory, a victory for a man that was a bit conservative in some views even though he was a progressive as well.
Was William Taft and Theodore Roosevelt friends?
William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt were friends. Roosevelt hand-picked Taft to succeed him as President. But as Taft ran his administration and policies against those of Roosevelt, it caused Roosevelt to feel betrayed. TR formed the Progresssive Bull Moose Party and ran against Taft in 1912, splitting the vote, and allowing the Democrat, Woodrow Wilson, to become President.
