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William Howard Taft
US Presidents
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| During what years was William Howard Taft president of the United States? | 1909-1913 |
| Who groomed William Howard Taft for the presidency? | Theodore Roosevelt |
| What types of policies did William Howard Taft promote. | Progressive policies, including conservation, dollar diplomacy, income tax, civil service reform and trust busting. |
| What was dollar diplomacy? | foreign aid and loans, to avoid American involvement in foreign conflict. |
| What amendments did William Howard Taft sign into law?? | The 16th and 17th amendments. |
| What was the 16th amendment? | It established income tax. |
| What was the 17th amendment? | The direct election of a president. |
| What were William Howard Taft's significant accomplishments. | In 1900 he became the first governor of the Philippines. He was elected to the supreme court in 1907. He was president from 1909 to 1913. |