Progressive Era Quiz #2

2nd Half of A and Start of B

How much did TR offer to build the Panama Canal and for who?

10 million to Colombia

What was the result of TR’s offer to Colombia?

Colombia rejected the offer, and TR supported Panama revolt against Colombia

Why did the U.S. want to build the Panama Canal?

US built canal to connect Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

What happened during the 1908 election?

TR chose to follow tradition and his word and did not run for president

Who was William H. Taft?

TR’s friend who he pushed to run and won easily

What was William H. Taft’s background?

Secretary of war, lawyer, judge

What was William H. Taft’s personality?

calm, cautious, reliable, and hated being president

What happened in 1908 to Taft?

He was reluctant to run but did so out of loyalty to TR

What was the 16th Amendment?

Federal Income Tax

What was the 17th Amendment?

Direct election of Senators

What is the Department of Labor?

government agency that creates laws for worker’s rights and better working conditions

What happened with the Payne-Aldrich Tariff?

Taft promised to make changes to the Tariff, but they were minimal, which angered progressives

What was the Ballinger-Pinchott Affair?

Scandal over land in Alaska involcing Taft’s staff

Who was Richard Ballinger?

Secretary of Interior, who accused of selling land and keeping the money

Who was Gifford Pinchott?

Head of US Forest Service, who complained to Taft about Ballinger

What did Taft do about the Ballinger-Pinchott Affair?

fired Pinchott, which angered Progressives and TR who felt he was too conservative