What future president was the civil governor of the philippines in 1901? a. mckinley b. wilson c. cleveland d. taft e. roosevelt?

The correct answer is D. William Howard Taft.

Taft served in this role a little less than a decade before becoming President. However, this role was critical in his ability to later become president. This is because the person who allowed him to have this position was Teddy Roosevelt. Later on, Teddy Roosevelt helped Taft in his political career, especially when it came to the presidential election of 1908.