Who succeeded McKinley as President?
William H. Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Answer
Succeeding President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt assumed the presidency on September 14, 1901, after McKinley's assassination. Roosevelt, previously serving as Vice President, brought a progressive agenda and sought to curb the power of big corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. His policies, collectively known as the Square Deal, reflected a commitment to fairness and equal opportunity for all Americans.
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