Trust busting Triumphs
Taft filed a total of how many antitrust lawsuits during his presidency?
90
Which agency did Taft create to regulate mining and conserve natural mineral resources?
The Bureau of Mines
Which amendment, ratified during Taft’s presidency, allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators?
The 17th Amendment
Which tariff reform act, signed by Taft, was criticized by many progressives for not reducing tariffs enough?
The Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act
This was Taft’s weight at his peak, making him the heaviest president in U.S. history.
300 pounds.
Taft’s administration broke up this major tobacco monopoly that was controlling much of the industry.
The American Tobacco Company
Taft’s administration set aside how many acres of land for national forests? (Think big numbers, Taft set aside a significant amount of land for conservation during his presidency.)
2.7 million acres
Which constitutional amendment, supported by Taft, allowed for a federal income tax?
The 16th Amendment
Taft signed this act that gave the Interstate Commerce Commission more power to regulate railroads and communications industries.
The Mann-Elkins Act
Taft once got stuck in this item of furniture, requiring assistance from servants to get free.
A bathtub.
Taft won a lawsuit against what company to break up the "sugar trust" that rigged prices.
American Sugar Refining Company
This 1910 act, signed by Woodrow Wilson, but backed by Taft's administration aimed to regulate the extraction of oil, gas, and other minerals on public lands by leasing them, rather than selling them outright.
The Mineral Leasing Act of 1910
Taft’s administration helped establish this law, which regulated the rights of workers and employers in the shipping industry.
The Seamen’s Act of 1915
The Clayton Antitrust Act, supported by Taft, strengthened the original Sherman Antitrust Act. True or False?
False
Taft’s favorite snack, often seen around the White House, was this delicious treat.
Donuts.
This steel company, originally founded by J.P. Morgan, was filed an antitrust suit by Taft.
U.S. Steel
True or False: Taft increased the amount of land set aside for national forests during his presidency.
True.
Taft helped establish this federal agency to promote fair business practices and prevent unfair trade.
The Federal Trade Commission
President William Howard Taft signed this act which authorized to investigate and report on the health and welfare of children and on child life.
The Children's Bureau Act
Taft was often seen playing this sport on the White House grounds. (Think what sport do a lot of Presidents play in their free time ex: Donald Trump, Joe Biden)
Golf.
Taft’s administration filed a landmark suit against this massive oil company, resulting in a significant breakup of its monopoly.
Standard Oil
Taft was involved in a public dispute with this prominent conservationist, leading to a split in conservation policies.
Gifford Pinchot
Taft endorsed this reform that laid the groundwork for a national system of banks and regulation of the banking industry.
The Federal Reserve Act
Taft’s administration aggressively enforced this act to break up monopolies and promote fair competition.
The Sherman Antitrust Act
Taft famously used this method to safely ride horses due to his size, which was custom-designed for him.
A special, extra-large saddle.