The Progressive and Imperialist Era, 1890 - 1912 of Presidency 1885 1889 – Political Party Democrat Dawes Act, 1887 (Native American Reservations) Key Legislation Statue of Liberty dedicated, 1886 Key Successes support in is party the – ‘Mugwumps’ Evaded military service in the War Key Failures Uncomfortable as bachelor in White House married women – 27 years younger which caused public condemnation Used veto power 584 times Had illegitimate child before Presidency which caused public outcry
of Presidency 1885 – 1889 Political Party Democrat Key Legislation Dawes Act, 1887 (Native American Reservations) Key Successes Statue of Liberty dedicated, 1886 support in is party – the ‘Mugwumps’ Key Failures Evaded military service in the War Uncomfortable as bachelor in White House – married women 27 years younger which caused public condemnation Used veto power 584 times Had illegitimate child before Presidency which caused public outcry The Progressive and Imperialist Era, 1890 - 1912