Taft was not similar to Roosevelt in most ways. Taft was not a progressive, but he did also not put up a fight toward Roosevelt's programs. The country saw little change or growth during Taft's administration.
Roosevelt was extremely aggressive, pushing for reform across many areas of the government. Taft, while still a progressive, did not actively push to further Roosevelt's agendas. This lead to a split in the Republican Party.
Taft didn't have the political instincts or ability of self-promotion that Teddy had and as a result got no credit from breaking up twice the amount of trusts that Teddy did.
why did they support or oppose taft
Roosevelt did not 'let' Taft become president. Taft was elected.
Taft's contributions to conservation equaled or surpassed Roosevelt's.
Taft and Roosevelt had a close relationship while Theodore was president. After Roosevelt left office upon Taft's inauguration, Taft felt overwhelmed with the office and even asked Roosevelt for advice, which Roosevelt was uncomfortable giving. Roosevelt later decided to run against Taft in 1912, which ended their friendship.
Theodore Roosevelt did support William Howard Taft in the 1908 Presidential election. In fact, Taft was Roosevelt's "hand-picked" man.
William Howard Taft was secretary of war under Roosevelt's administration.
Taft. roosevelt supported Taft b/c he felt that Taft would carry on all of roosevelts ideas.
Successor to Theodore Roosevelt - William Howard Taft. Successor to Franklin Roosevelt - Harry S. Truman
Roosevelt/Taft developed US Military forces and foreign trade.
William Howard Taft. Taft, though groomed by Roosevelt was, of course, elected by the people.
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.
Taft let down Roosevelt as president mainly due to his failure to continue Roosevelt's progressive policies. Taft pursued a more conservative and business-friendly agenda, which disappointed Roosevelt and his supporters. Additionally, Taft's handling of the Republican Party and his inability to effectively navigate political challenges ultimately led to a rift between him and Roosevelt, damaging their once-close relationship.
Because Taft died