TR: The Progressive Era

Theodore Roosevelt (1901-1909)

- Navy Officer , Police Commissioner, NY Governor, and VP

Theodore Roosevelt Personality...

- Energetic

- Outspoken

- Hardworking

- Popular

- Loved being President

1901 - Age 42

- He became the youngest President after McKinley was assassinated

Progressive

- Someone who wants to reform Government, improve working conditions, and improve lives for all people

Bully Pulpit

- A term for Theodore Roosevelt's presidency

Bully Pulpit Significance

- Theodore Roosevelt used his position and power to bring change for the good of the people.

Square Deal

- Name for TR's programs and policies to give all people an equal opportunity to succeed

Trustbuster

- Nickname for TR, because he opposed businesses that were illegal or hurt the public

Trust

- A business that used unfair tattics to dominate an industry and eliminate competition

Northern Securities vs. U.S.

- TR took a railroad company to court for breaking Anti-Trust Laws

- TR won the case and forced them to breakup

Meat Inspection Act

- Set health standards to improve production and packaging for meat industry

Pure Food + Drug Act

- Required dates and labels on all food and medicine

Hepburn Act

- Gave the Interstate Commerce Committee authority to regulate railroads and railroad rates

Coservation

- The Policy of protecting the environment and natural resources

Booker T. Washington

- Civil Rights leader and teacher who was the first African-American invited to the White House

- TR invited him to discuss race relations

Foreign Policy Motto

"Speak softly and carry a big stick"

Roosevelt Corollary

- Gave the US international Police Power to protect our land, resources, and investments

Panama Canal

- TR offered $10 million to Columbia for permission to build the Canal

- Columbia rejected the offer and TR supported Panama in revolt against them

Panama Canal Result

- US built the Canal and had easier access from Atlantic to the Pacific

1908 Election

- TR chose to follow tradition, and did not run