Presidents
Contributions:
McKinley Tariff Sherman Antitrust Act Help federal spending reach one billion dollars for the first time Legislative Agendas: Black American's civil rights Economic legislation Good points: Pushed for people's rights Well educated Background in law, politics, and war. Bad points: Ridiculed for spending too much money |
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Pullman Strike Government reform Fought for fiscal conservatism Legislative Agendas: Fought against political corruption and high tarrifs Good points: Took strong stands on what he believed in Known for honesty, integrity, and independence. Bad points: Criticized for lack of an imagination and being overwhelmed during times of economic disaster. |
Contributions:
Raised protective tarrifs Guided U.S. through the Spanish-American War Legislative Agendas: Ending sectionalism Imperialism Good points: Background in politics, law, and in war. Educated Bad points: Lack of support towards African-Americans caused him to lose their support Too assertive |