Social Life and Siblings
How many siblings did President McKinley have, and how did they impact him?
He had 8 siblings who taught him how to relax and always lead a fun-filled life.
What were four places the US gained control of while McKinley was in office?
Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippenes
What disease did Katie McKinley die from?
A heart disease
Who served as Vice president under William McKinley?
Garret Hobart who died in office before McKinley. Theodore Roosevelt then became Vice President.
What Political Party did McKinley run under?
The Republican Party
What religion did William Mckinley practice and how did it impact his presidency?
He was a Methodist and his religion didn't stop him from declaring war on against Spain.
What were 3 domestic policies McKinley had while he was in office?
Increased the Tariff income, signed the Gold Standard Act of 1900 that rejected free silver inflationary proposals, and signed the Army Appropriation Act of 1901, granting the U.S. sweeping control over Cuba's domestic and foreign affairs.
How many of McKinley's children died before his presidency?
2, Katherine and Ida McKinley Jr.
Who did William McKinley campain against?
William Jennings Bryan a Democrat from Nebraska.
What was McKinley's first term as the president?
His first term was implementing the protective tariff.
How did President Mckinley get his start in Politics?
After the war he practiced law in Canton, Ohio and then went on to be elected for congress in 1876. He was the Republican expert on a protective tariff.
What were 2 foreign policies that McKinley accomplished in office?
He added Hawaii as a state while he was in office and he wanted to expand trade with Asia.
How did the death of his daughters affect him while he was in office?
He and his wife both suffered from depression while serving as president and first lady.
What kind of Campain did William McKinley Conduct?
A front porch campain
Was McKinley known as the most religious president?
Yes, McKinley often sought God's guidance when making decisions.
What were 2 accomplishments Mckinley had while he was in office?
He won over the Spanish-American war and gained control of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Phillippines.
What worldwide marathon was first held during McKinley's first years of presidency?
The Boston Marathon.
What illness did Ida Mckinley suffer from while serving as the first lady and how did it affect her?
She suffered from epilepsy which caused her to miss many events and William had to devote much time to his wife.
What was McKinley's Campain slogan in 1896?
"Patriotism, Protection, and Prosperity"
What were 3 ways he impacted the future presidents?
He helped set up trade with China, He made many speeches throughout the entire world which led to publicity, and He was very good with the use of propaganda.
How did William McKinley's mother and father raise him to become the man he became?
She taught him the importance of prayer, courtesy, and honesty while dealing. William's father taught him a hard work ethic and a respectful attitude.
What battleship exploded and sank in the Havana harbor killing 266 Americans?
Battleship Maine
What did Ida McKinley do after her time as first lady?
She inherited her father's bank and took charge of everything.
What caused Garret Hobart's Death?
Cardiovascular Disease
What state was William McKinley a congressman for?
Ohio