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Why did Theodore Roosevelt want William Taft to succeed him as president?
Roosevelt valued Taft’s former experience as a governor of the Philippines.
Roosevelt valued Taft’s former experience as a judge.
Roosevelt thought Taft would carry out Roosevelt’s progressive reforms.
Roosevelt thought Taft had been a valuable vice president.

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- Roosevelt valued Taft’s former experience as a governor of the Philippines. (True)
- Roosevelt valued Taft’s former experience as a judge. (True)
- Roosevelt thought Taft would carry out Roosevelt’s progressive reforms. (True)
- Roosevelt thought Taft had been a valuable vice president. (False)

Explanation: Taft had served as a federal judge and as Governor-General of the Philippines, and Roosevelt trusted his legal and executive experience. Most importantly, Roosevelt chose Taft because he believed Taft would continue his progressive "Square Deal" policies. Taft had never been vice president.