Here is the answer "<span>William Howard </span>Taft<span> in </span>Progressive<span> Era Politics. William Howard </span>Taft<span> (1857-1930) was the 27th </span>president<span> of the United States and Theodore Roosevelt's hand-picked successor. ... His administration nonetheless pursued more antitrust suits than Roosevelt."</span>
<span>Dred Scott was a slave who sued for his freedom. His owner brought him to a free state. Therefore Dred Scott was a on free land making him free. Chief Justice, Roger B. Taney ruled against Dred Scott saying that he was property and not a citizen. The South now felt that they could now bring their slaves to any free soil. The North was man and said that it was a Southern conspiracy. I hope this answers your question!</span>
Economic sanctions and military force
Answer:Progressive Era reformers sought to harness the power of the federal government to eliminate unethical and unfair business practices, reduce corruption, and counteract the negative social effects of industrialization.