Why did Republican party disputes erupt when Taft took office?
a. Taft began to side with conservative Republicans, emphasizing the differences between them and the Democrats.
b. Roosevelt's forceful personality had concealed or managed the conflicts, but when he left office, the conflicts reemerged.
c. Just before leaving office, Roosevelt had sown seeds of discontent with his conservation, employment, and education reforms.
d. Taft was an unlikable man who quickly created resentment from voters, even those who were in his own political party.
e. Taft was so strong-willed and opinionated that he alienated even members of his own party.
B
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