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Theodore Roosevelt warned William Howard Taft to stay away from tariff reform because it would?
Theodore Roosevelt warned William H. Taft to stay away from tariff reform because he knew it would have negative consequences. These consequences were the alienation of the Republican Progressive party and the raising of the tariffs on some goods.
Why did Theodore Roosevelt warn William Howard Taft to stay away from tariff reform?
Roosevelt knew tariff reform was the wedge that could divide the Eastern establishment wing of the party, which wanted higher tariffs and greater protection, from the Wester progressives, who wanted lower tariffs and freer markets. Teddy had known how to lead progressively and "drag" the conservatives along with him, but any subsequent president who empowered the political machinations of Congress, where the establishment was in majority, to play with tariff reform (which has so many complexities a raised tariff could be politically "disguised" to look like a lowered tariff), would be giving away the fulcrum position and diminishing his ability to galvanize progressive action -- not to mention risking an actual rift in the party (which indeed is exactly what happened, when Roosevelt himself decided to run against Taft in 1912 under the banner of the new Progressive Republican, or "Bull Moose," Party).
When was Tariff Reform League created?
Tariff Reform League was created in 1903.
What has the author Festus P Summers written?
Festus P. Summers has written: 'William L. Wilson and tariff reform'
What William Taft's political platform?
William Taft was nominated by Teddy Roosevelt to become President after him. President Roosevelt and William Taft's wife had to talk William into running. During his campaign he relied heavily on President Roosevelt and promised to follow in his conservative footsteps.
Which issue was so important to President Taft that he called a special session of Congress shortly after his inauguration?
tariff reform
Who was the president whose actions split the republican party after he angered both progressives and conservationists?
The president who split the Republican party after angering both progressives and conservationists was William Howard Taft. His actions, including signing the Payne-Aldrich Tariff and opposing conservation policies, led to the formation of the Progressive Party, which nominated Theodore Roosevelt as their candidate in the 1912 election. This split in the Republican party ultimately contributed to the election of Democrat Woodrow Wilson.
Why do you think tariff reform failed?
because they were high
Which was not a movement Abby Kelley was associated with?
tariff reform
What president wilsons social and economic reforms?
President Wilson's reforms were the Tariff Reform, Business Reform, and the Banking Reform.
What has the author Fred Henderson written?
Fred Henderson has written: 'Socialism and tariff reform' -- subject(s): Socialism, Tariff
Which was not a reform enacted through Fdr Second newdeal?
Hawley-Smoot Tariff
