Q1. In which year was William Howard Taft inaugurated as the 27th President of the United States?1912191619051909
Q2. Before becoming President, William Howard Taft served as the Secretary of which department?CommerceDefenseStateTreasury
Q4. Who was William Howard Taft's vice president?James S. ShermanTheodore RooseveltCalvin CoolidgeWoodrow Wilson
Q6. During Taft's presidency, which constitutional amendment providing for the direct election of senators was ratified?13th Amendment16th Amendment17th Amendment19th Amendment
Q7. Which country did Taft initiate the policy of 'dollar diplomacy' with?PhilippinesJapanMexicoChina
Q8. What was Taft's stance on trust-busting?Opposed trust-bustingSupported trust-bustingUnaware of trust-bustingNeutral on trust-busting
Q9. Which significant body of water did Taft champion the completion of?Erie CanalMississippi RiverGreat LakesPanama Canal
Q10. Why is Taft considered the last president from the Republican Progressive Era?He failed to make any notable changesHe repealed important progressive lawsHe emphasized conservative policiesHe faced opposition from within his own party
Q11. What was the main cause of the political split within the Republican Party during Taft's presidency?TariffsImmigrationCivil rightsEducation funding
Q12. How many times did Taft visit the Panama Canal during its construction?Never visitedTwiceOnceRegularly visited
Q13. Which Supreme Court case, decided during Taft's presidency, increased the power of the federal government in regulating commerce?Marbury v. MadisonDartmouth College v. WoodwardHammer v. DagenhartMuller v. Oregon
Q14. Which region of the United States did Taft's domestic policy mainly focus on?WestMidwestSouthNortheast
Q16. Taft is the only President in U.S. history to hold which other position after the presidency?Supreme Court JusticeUS SenatorGovernorSecretary of State
Q17. Which Progressive Era reform did Taft continue from his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt?Women's suffrageNational ParksLabor rightsAnti-trust laws
Q18. As the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, which decision did Taft support that allowed government regulation of private business?Plessy v. FergusonSchechter Poultry Corp. v. United StatesGibbons v. OgdenBrown v. Board of Education
Q19. Which country did Taft play a significant role in negotiating numerous treaties and agreements with during his post-presidential career?MexicoRussiaJapanGermany
Q20. What was the name of the political party formed by Teddy Roosevelt in opposition to Taft's policies?Republican ProgressivesProgressive Party or Bull Moose PartyWhig PartyDemocratic Party
Q21. Which amendment to the United States Constitution was repealed during Taft's presidency?19th Amendment16th Amendment20th Amendment18th Amendment
Q22. Which of the following was NOT a foreign country visited by Taft during his presidency?PhilippinesChinaMexicoFrance
Q23. What was the main outcome of the Payne-Aldrich Tariff, signed into law by Taft?Protectionist increase in tariffsTariffs were abolishedTariffs remained unchangedSignificant reduction in tariffs
Q24. Which political figure served as Taft's adviser and Secretary of State, and went on to become President himself?Elihu RootWoodrow WilsonRobert La FolletteJohn Hay
Q25. Which nickname was used to refer to the split between Taft and Roosevelt during the 1912 presidential election?The Great DivideThe Bull Moose RebellionThe Republican RiftThe Taft-Roosevelt Feud
