How did members of the Republican Party attempt to limit Theodore Roosevelt’s power? (slide 2)
Members of the Republican Party tried to limit Roosevelt's power by opposing his policies. They sought to restrict his ability to make reforms and reduce his influence in the party.
Identify and explain how President Roosevelt expanded presidential power. (slide 2)
Roosevelt expanded presidential power by taking a more active role in government. He used executive orders and made aggressive decisions to implement reforms.
Define trust busting. (slide 3)
Trust busting refers to the government’s actions to break up monopolistic corporations. It aimed to promote competition and protect consumers.
Identify and explain Roosevelt’s major reform accomplishments. (slide 3)
Roosevelt's major reform accomplishments included the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act. He also established national parks and conserved natural resources.
Identify and describe the major accomplishments of William Howard Taft. (slide 4)
William Howard Taft’s major accomplishments included trust busting, expanding conservation efforts, and strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission. He also supported the 16th Amendment for income tax.
What led to the split in the Republican Party and the establishment of the Progressive Party? (slide 5)
The split occurred due to disagreements over tariff reforms and conservation policies. Roosevelt's progressive agenda clashed with Taft's conservative approach.
Identify and evaluate the Supreme Court’s role in progressive reform. (slide 6)
The Supreme Court played a significant role by ruling on cases related to antitrust laws and labor rights. Some decisions advanced progressive reforms, while others limited their scope.