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Taft's Reforms

Question 21 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Which two decisions made by Taft angered his progressive supporters?

Answer
A
He failed to veto the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act.
B
He failed to support antitrust legislation demanded by reformers.
C
He appointed an anticonservationist to the post of Secretary of the Interior.

Explanation

Progressives were angered when Taft signed the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act instead of vetoing it, because they believed it kept tariffs too high. They were also upset by his appointment of Richard Ballinger, whom conservationists viewed as hostile to conservation, as Secretary of the Interior. Taft did pursue antitrust enforcement, so choice B does not fit.

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