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Taft's Reforms — Quiz

Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

Why were Theodore Roosevelt and his supporters disappointed in Taft’s presidency?

Answer
A
Taft was less conservative than they had hoped.
B
Taft did not pass any social reforms.
C
Taft did not pass any business reforms.
D
Taft was less progressive than they had hoped.

Explanation

Roosevelt and many Progressives expected Taft to continue and expand the reform policies associated with Roosevelt’s presidency. They became disappointed because Taft’s administration seemed less progressive than they had hoped, even though it did pursue some reforms. Choice A captures that disappointment; it was not that Taft passed no social or business reforms.

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