Progressive Era Presidential Leadership

These flashcards highlight important figures, events, and concepts related to the Progressive Era and its presidential leaders.

Theodore Roosevelt

26th President of the United States, known for his playfulness and reform policies.

Childhood

Born into extreme wealth in New York City; faced poor health challenges.

Severe Asthma

A health condition that impacted Roosevelt's childhood and expectations about his life span.

Boxing Mishap

An incident where Roosevelt partially lost his vision, demonstrating his adventurous spirit.

Sports and Mental Activity

Values emphasized by Roosevelt's father to strengthen his character.

Harvard University

Institution from which Theodore Roosevelt graduated.

Personal Loss

TR faced significant heartache when his mother and wife died on the same day.

The Ranching Period

Time in Roosevelt's life when he moved to the Badlands of North Dakota after personal tragedies.

Respected Author & Historian

TR focused on writing and historical documentation during the ranching years.

New York State Assembly

Roosevelt's first elected position at the age of 24.

Civil Service Commissioner

Position held by TR in NYC advocating for reforms.

Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Position held by TR before he fought in the Spanish-American War.

Spanish-American War

Conflict in 1898 that established the US as a global power.

Rough Riders

The volunteer cavalry led by TR during the Spanish-American War.

Acquisition of Puerto Rico

Result of the Spanish-American War where the US gained territories.

Governor of New York

Position that TR held before becoming Vice President.

Vice President Candidate

Chosen running mate to the Republican Presidential nominee in the 1900 election.

President McKinley

Assassinated president that led to TR becoming president in 1901.

Presidential Style

TR's approach to being playful, fun, and engaging with the public.

Big Stick Diplomacy

TR's foreign policy that emphasized military preparedness.

The Square Deal

Roosevelt’s domestic program focused on fairness for the average citizen.

United Mine Workers Strike

Incident where TR mediated to resolve conflicts between workers and owners.

Anti-Trust Actions

TR's efforts to break up monopolies and regulate big businesses.

Trust Buster

Nickname for TR due to his policies against monopolies.

Meat Inspection Act

Law that mandated the inspection of meat products processing.

Conservation Efforts

TR's initiatives to protect millions of acres for future generations.

Nobel Peace Prize

Award received by TR for his role in negotiating peace in the Russo-Japanese War.

Roosevelt Corollary

A policy extension of the Monroe Doctrine advocating US intervention.

Intervention in Panama

Key action by TR to facilitate the construction of the Panama Canal.

William H. Taft

Successor to TR and 27th President of the United States, known for his own progressivism.

Honest and Loyal

Factors that defined Taft's character as a leader.

Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act

Legislation that Taft signed that angered progressives due to tariff increases.

Election of 1912

Three-way race with TR running as a progressive, leading to Wilson's victory.

Woodrow Wilson

28th President of the United States known for his progressive reforms.

Minority President

Term referring to Wilson being elected with less than a majority of the popular vote.

Federal Reserve System

Established to stabilize the banking system during Wilson's presidency.

Anti-Child Labor Laws

Legislation promoted by Wilson’s administration to protect children.

Four Progressive Era Amendments

16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th amendments passed during Wilson’s presidency.

US Entry into World War I

Event that occurred in 1917, which changed the focus of Wilson's presidency.