🦅Progressive Presidents Study Guide

TEST - 2/28/25

Trustbuster

A person who wants to destroy or regulate monopolistic corporations or trusts.

Square Deal

The promise by Theodore Roosevelt that all Americans should have the same opportunity to succeed.

Conservation

The protection of natural resources from destruction or degradation.

Bull Moose Party

The Progressive Party formed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912.

New Freedom

Woodrow Wilson's program aimed at economic reform and increased competition.

Federal Reserve Act

A 1913 law that established the Federal Reserve System to regulate the U.S. monetary system.

Federal Trade Commission

A U.S. government agency created to investigate and prevent unfair business practices.

Muckraker

Journalists or writers who exposed corruption, scandals, and injustices in society.

Interstate Commerce Act

A law passed in 1887 aimed at regulating the railroad industry and ensuring fair rates.

Theodore Roosevelt

The 26th President of the United States who implemented progressive reforms and is known for his trust-busting policies.

William Howard Taft

The 27th President of the United States, known for his cautious approach to reforms and his later role as Chief Justice of the United States.

Woodrow Wilson

The 28th President of the United States who led the nation through World War I and advocated for the League of Nations.

Progressive Era

A period from the 1890s to the 1920s characterized by social activism and political reform in the United States.

Trust-Busting Achievements of Theodore Roosevelt

Roosevelt successfully pursued several trust-busting cases, including the breakup of the NSC, a major railroad monopoly. He wanted conservation which created the National Forest Service and established national parks to preserve natural resources.

Achievements of William Howard Taft

Taft continued trust-busting efforts, filing more lawsuits against monopolies than Roosevelt and supporting the establishment of the Department of Labor.

Woodrow Wilson's Reforms

Wilson's reforms included the establishment of the Federal Reserve (vocab), and the Federal Trade Commission (vocab), which strengthened antitrust laws.

Muckrakers' Impact on Reforms

Muckrakers played a crucial role in bringing public awareness to social injustices and corruption, leading to significant reforms in labor and business practices.

New Freedom's Achievements

Wilson's New Freedom aimed to eliminate monopolies, and it led to the enactment of tariffs and banking reform laws that fostered competition.