What effect did the passing of the Payne-Aldrich Act in 1909 have on Taft's presidency?
A. The Payne-Aldrich Act was an unpopular law among the American public, but it helped unite opposing factions within the Republican party.
B. The Payne-Aldrich Act was an unpopular law that helped discredit Taft and revealed the tensions in the Republican Party.
C. The Payne-Aldrich Act was a popular law backed by the entire Republican party and helped restore trust in Taft's leadership.
D. The Payne-Aldrich Act was backed by Progressive Republicans and opposed by Taft, which made him unpopular in the Republican party.