Presidents of the Progressive era, and the election

Roosevelt's platform where he swore to be fair to all and not to favor anyone

“Square Deal”

This was Theodore Roosevelt’s program where he insured fairness for all workers, consumers, and businesses through labor rights, reforms, consumer protection, and cracking down on corporate monopolies.

Why did Roosevelt label himself as a “modern president”

Roosevelt believed he could influence the media and shape legislation.

“Trust”

Controlled 80% of U.S. Industries

Pure food and drug act

Called for truth in labeling and stopped the sale of contaminated foods and medicines

Why was Wilson destined to win the election?

Wilson was the only Democratic party in the election and Taft and Roosevelt had to split their votes

what was Roosevelt’s administrations primary concern

Conservation

Which president busted the most “Trusts”?

President Taft busted 90 trusts in his four years in office.

what third party did the republicans form?

The progressive party

what did the Clayton anti-trust act do?

It strengthened the Sherman act.

What did Wilson do when he entered office?

He retreated on Civil rights

16th amendment

Graduated federal income tax

13th amendment

Freedom for black people

14th amendment