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Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. 1901-1909. In 1901, one major event helped to set off the Progressive Era… MCKINLEY WAS ASSASSINATED!. Vice President Roosevelt sworn in as President.
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Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt 1901-1909
In 1901, one major event helped to set off the Progressive Era…MCKINLEY WAS ASSASSINATED!
“The principles for which we stand are the principles of fair play and a square deal for every man and every woman in the United States… I wish to see you boys join the Progressive Party, and act… as good citizens in the same way I’d expect any one of you to act in a football game. In other words, don’t flinch, don’t fold, and hit the line hard.”
I. Private Life A. Middle to upper class B. sickly and small as a child C. interests ~ reading, writing D. Age 10, discovered boxing 1. “I’ll make my body” 2. physically strenuous life
II. Optimist, despite… A. first wife and mother died on same day B. Alcoholic brother C. Youngest son killed in WWI D. Focused on the joy of life
Personality… “Crackled with Energy” Some said that he… “generated so much energy that if you met him, you left the event with bits of his personality stuck to your clothes”
III. Leadership Qualities A. Extremely well read B. Listened to all perspectives C. Focused on public good D. Surrounded himself with quality people
IV. Public Career A. Governor of New York ~ 1898-1900 B. Vice-President ~ 1900-1901 C. President ~ 1901-1909 1. youngest president in history 2. president by accident 3. “That Damned Cowboy!”
V. Roosevelt’s Square Deal A. strong, aggressive role as President B. Mediated Coal Strike of 1902 C. Trustbuster 1. Good Trusts vs Bad Trusts D. Consumer Protection 1. Meat Inspection Act (1906) 2. Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) E. Conserve Natural Resources 1. Map page 237
Tame the ‘Good Trusts’ & Kill the ‘Bad Trusts’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQCJ9HorVN8&feature=PlayList&p=2E8B2811FF38159E&playnext=1&index=1
VI. Legacy of Teddy Roosevelt A. “Teddy Bear” B. First Modern President C. People’s President D. Government action to social and economic problems E. Moderate reform, not radical change