Which of the following convinced many Progressives that President Taft had abandoned Roosevelt's progressive agenda?

A) Taft drastically slowed the rate of antitrust prosecutions.
B) Taft announced his opposition to the direct election of United States senators.
C) Taft reduced the regulatory powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
D) Taft signed legislation that maintained what many Progressives believed to be excessively high tariff rates.

Progressive Agenda

A set of policy proposals or political objectives aiming to promote social advancement, economic equality, and environmental sustainability, often associated with liberal or left-leaning political movements.

Antitrust Prosecutions

Antitrust Prosecutions involve legal actions taken against companies or organizations accused of violating antitrust laws, which are designed to prevent anti-competitive practices and promote market fairness.

Interstate Commerce Commission

The first federal agency created in 1887, tasked with regulating the railroads to ensure fair rates, eliminate rate discrimination, and regulate other aspects of common carriers.