Monday, October 20 Do-Now Agenda Homework Objective Do-Now Copy the following questions into your notes, leave space to answer: How did Roosevelt expand the presidential authority? What reforms did T.R. achieve under his square deal? Based on what you know about T.R.’s personality, beliefs, & leadership style, draw conclusions about how these characteristics shaped his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Objective To analyze / understand the progressive Reforms enacted under Theodore Roosevelt. Agenda Do-Now Notes on Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive Reforms Essential Questions Q & A Homework Read Chapter 18, Section 3, Complete WS Quiz Thursday Current Event Friday

Thursday’s Quiz will cover: Roosevelt Taft Wilson Women’s Suffrage Then we will finally be moving on from the Progressive Era!!! : ) Friday you will need a Current Event - Election Based on your article, write a detailed summary (one full paragraph or more) and prepare a 1-to-2 minute “lesson” on your topic to share with the class. I.O.W. research your topic! Give us the back-story!

Do-Later Answer the following, be specific / fully explain: How did Roosevelt expand the presidential authority? What reforms did T.R. achieve under his square deal? Based on what you know about T.R.’s personality, beliefs, and leadership style, draw conclusions about how these characteristics shaped his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Explain.

T.R.’s Square Deal May 1902, United Mine Workers strike Demand better wages Winter nears, no resolution = no coal T.R. intervenes Forces arbitration – A settlement in which an impartial 3rd party decides on a legally-binding solution His Threat Army will control the mine Resolution called a “Square Deal” for both sides Miners get 10% raise, reduced work hours Management does not have to recognize the union

Anti-Trust Activism Sherman Anti-Trust Act (1890) Old trend: not consistently enforced Dissolution of the Northern Securities Company A “Holding Company” – buys up smaller co.’s to create a monopoly Under T.R. NSC accused of violating S. A-T Act Reversing the trend Some 42 anti-trust actions under T.R. Included: Beef trust, Standard Oil, American Tobacco, etc.

Grappling with Standard Oil T.R. was not anti-business, but believed the government should regulate them. He did not wish to destroy trusts which did not harm the public.

Railroad Regulation 1906 Hepburn Act Recall how T.R. became president Needed to be careful not to turn Congress against him Once re-elected in 1904, able to push changes 1906 Hepburn Act A battle with Congress Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) gained new, stronger enforcement powers Could now set and limit railroad rates ICC first federal regulatory agency

It’s a Jungle out there

Protecting Public Health T.R. at first renounced the Muckrakers Many powerful food exposes Persuaded to act Result (1906): Pure food and drug act Meat Inspection Act Required : accurate labeling of ingredients strict sanitary conditions rating system for meats

A New Labor Department Labor and Women’s Reform Groups apply pressure Cabinet Level Department of Labor Children’s Bureau Women’s Bureau Both groups supported laws to benefit women and children Julia Lathrop & Mary Anderson heads of the new bureaus first women in such federal posts

Protecting the Environment T.R. pushes congress to preserve natural lands Inspired by writers like John Muir Nation’s first National Parks Yellowstone, WY Yosemite, CA Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot – policy for land use Set aside 200million+ acres for conservation National forests, mineral reserves, water projects

Do-Later Answer the following, be specific / fully explain: How did Roosevelt expand the presidential authority? What reforms did T.R. achieve under his square deal? Based on what you know about T.R.’s personality, beliefs, and leadership style, draw conclusions about how these characteristics shaped his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Explain.

How did Roosevelt expand the presidential authority? By getting involved in labor disputes, breaking up harmful trusts, and successfully pushing congress to regulate railroads and the food-processing industry.

What reforms did T.R. achieve under his square deal? Under Theodore Roosevelt’s “Square Deal,” reforms were made which included: Anti-Trust activism Railroad regulation Transforming Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) into the first regulatory agency The Pure Food and Drug Act Meat Inspection Act Protections to the Environment

How did T.R.’s personality, beliefs, and leadership style, shape his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Explain. With his dynamic personality and energetic leadership style he was well-suited to match the attitude of Americans during the Progressive Era. He was unafraid to face such challenges as the railroads and large trusts.

HOMEWORK Note: Worksheet Read Chapter 18, Section 3 Quiz Thursday Current Events Friday (Election K-W-L)