Question

Why did Theodore Roosevelt want William Taft to succeed him as president?

A-Roosevelt valued Taft’s former experience as a governor of the Philippines.
B-Roosevelt valued Taft’s former experience as a judge.
C-Roosevelt thought Taft would carry out Roosevelt’s progressive reforms.
D-Roosevelt thought Taft had been a valuable vice president.

Answer 1

The answer is C. Roosevelt thought Taft would carry out Roosevelt's progressive reforms.

Answer 2

The correct answer of the given question above would be option C. Theodore Roosevelt wanted William Taft to succeed him as president because Roosevelt thought Taft would carry out Roosevelt’s progressive reforms. This was the time that Roosevelt knew that reforms could be the wedge that could divide the Eastern establishment wing of the party. Hope this answer helps.