Progressive Presidents

American Studies

Theodore Roosevelt

26th President of the United States, served from 1901-1909, youngest president at 35.

Bully Pulpit

Roosevelt's view of the presidency as a platform to advocate for his ideas and policies.

Conservation

Roosevelt's strong belief in the protection of natural resources, including forest reserves and national parks.

Square Deal

Roosevelt's domestic program focused on fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

Coal Strike of 1902

A significant labor dispute during Roosevelt's presidency that he intervened in to mediate.

Pure Food and Drug Act

Legislation aimed at consumer protection by regulating food and drug safety.

William Howard Taft

27th President of the United States, served from 1909-1913, known for his economic policies and conservation efforts.

Payne-Aldrich Tariff

A tariff act that imposed taxes on various goods, including paper, during Taft's presidency.

16th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that established a federal income tax.

Department of Labor

Created by Taft to enforce labor laws and improve working conditions.

Ballinger-Pinchot Act

Legislation that withdrew millions of acres of land from public sale for conservation.

Woodrow Wilson

28th President of the United States, known for his economic reforms and social issues.

New Freedom

Wilson's economic reform agenda aimed at promoting competition and reducing tariffs.

Clayton Antitrust Act

Law that strengthened the Sherman Act by prohibiting specific anti-competitive practices.

Underwood Tariff

Legislation that reduced tariffs and aimed to lower consumer prices.

Federal Reserve Act

Banking reform that established a three-level banking system to control the money supply.

American Federation of Labor (AFL)

A national organization of labor unions that advocated for workers' rights during Wilson's presidency.

Workmen’s Compensation

Legislation providing benefits to workers injured on the job.

18th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that established prohibition, banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

19th Amendment

Constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote.