AQA A-level history - America - Populism, progressivism and imperialism, 1890–1920 -US presidents 1890 to 1920

When did Benjamin Harrison serve as U.S. President?

1889-1893

Which election did Benjamin Harrison win to become president?

The election of 1888

What political party did Benjamin Harrison belong to?

Republican

What were key policies or events during Benjamin Harrison's presidency?

High tariffs (McKinley Tariff), support for big business, GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), and the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 (not enforced).

When did Grover Cleveland serve his second term as U.S. President?

1893-1897

Which election did Grover Cleveland win for his second term?

The election of 1892

What political party did Grover Cleveland belong to?

Democrat

What were key policies or events during Grover Cleveland's second term?

Democratic Party divisions, rise of Populism (calls for free silver and anti-corruption), Panic of 1893, J.P. Morgan's loan to stabilize the economy, and Democratic losses in the 1894 midterms.

When did William McKinley serve as U.S. President?

1897-1901

Which elections did William McKinley win?

1896 and 1900

What political party did William McKinley belong to?

Republican

What were key policies or events during William McKinley's presidency?

1896 "Battle of the Standards" election, Republican dominance, high tariffs, the gold standard, the Spanish-American War, and the absorption of Populist ideas by Democrats.

When did Theodore Roosevelt serve as U.S. President?

1901-1909

Which election did Theodore Roosevelt win?

The election of 1904 (became president in 1901 after McKinley's assassination).

What political party did Theodore Roosevelt belong to?

Republican

What were key policies or events during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency?

Progressive reforms, "trust-busting," regulation of big business, and the beginning of a Republican split over Progressivism (escalated by 1910).

When did William Howard Taft serve as U.S. President?

1909-1913

Which election did William Howard Taft win?

The election of 1908

What political party did William Howard Taft belong to?

What political party did William Howard Taft belong to?

What were key policies or events during William Howard Taft's presidency?

More conservative stance, continued Progressive legislation, and the Democratic takeover of the House in the 1910 midterms (first time since 1894).

When did Woodrow Wilson serve as U.S. President?

1913-1921

Which elections did Woodrow Wilson win?

1912 and 1916

What political party did Woodrow Wilson belong to?

Democrat

What were key policies or events during Woodrow Wilson's presidency?

Won 1912 due to a split Republican vote (Roosevelt vs. Taft), introduced "New Freedom" progressive reforms, won a narrow 1916 re-election with "He kept us out of war," led the U.S. into World War I (1917), and oversaw the Red Scare.