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Turmoil and Triumph: The Split of the Republican Party in the 1912 Election

Explore the divisive impact of the Republican split in the 1912 election, with Progressives and traditionalists clashing. Woodrow Wilson emerges victorious, ushering in progressive reforms while facing challenges. Discover the key events, figures, and consequences of this transformative period in American politics.

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Turmoil and Triumph: The Split of the Republican Party in the 1912 Election

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  1. Taft / Wilson Section 3

  2. Turmoil in the Republican Party • 1908 _________ defeats Democrat _________ • _________ was a Republican but appointed no _________ to his cabinet • Angry Republicans Progressives would team up with _________(political party).

  3. Republican Split • The Republican Party would split into two • Progressives • Nicknames _________ • Wanted change • _________ • Traditional, less change

  4. Bull Moose • Stood for: • _________ • _________ • _________ • _________ • _________

  5. 4 Way Election in 1912 _________ _________ William Howard Taft • Woodrow Wilson

  6. Election Progressives (Bull Moose) Socialists Eugene Debbs • _________

  7. Wilson Wins! 435 Electoral Votes

  8. Electoral College • Need _________ to win • _________ Electoral Votes • Senators + Congressmen = _________ Votes

  9. Electoral Votes • Each state has _________ senators • The number of congressmen vary depending on _________ • Example: PA has 19 congressmen and 2 senators for 21 electoral votes

  10. Electoral Votes Largest Smallest Vermont North Dakota Alaska Montana Wyoming D.C 3 electoral votes • _________ is the largest state with 55 electoral votes • 53 congressmen • 2 senators

  11. Wilson as President • Tax reduction • Underwood _________(reduced tariff on imported goods from 45% to 20%) • Created _________(16th amendment) • Attacking the Trusts • _________ Act • Made monopolies illegal and made many regulations against them

  12. Limits of Progressivism • Pro’s • Broad changes in role of _________. • Regulated _________ • Created _________ programs • Con’s • Did little to help _________ farmers • Nonunionized workers

  13. End of Progressivism • As more nations went to war, cries for U.S involvement in WWI drowned out those for reform

  14. Short Answers • What were the main successes and failures of Taft’s presidency? • What factors contributed to the election of Wilson in 1912? • Why did progressivism decline? • Describe TR’s New Nationalism plan. • List some progressive reforms achieved by Wilson

  15. What effect did the Bull Moose party have on the election of 1912? • What reforms resulted from the establishment of a) the Clayton Anti-trust act; b) the Federal Trade Commission; c)t Federal Reserve System.

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