 Progressives tried to fix up poor conditions in city neighborhoods. (housing, sanitation, garbage, etc)  Progressive fought to improve working conditions! (Child labor, work hours, workers’ comp)  Progressives wanted to end government corruption!  Women and African Americans fought to advance their rights (right to vote, NAACP)

 Born into a wealthy family.  Asthma made him stronger! – Active lifestyle.  NY Police commissioner.  Colonel of the “Rough Riders” regiment during Spanish American War presidents/videos/theodore-roosevelts-acts- and-legacy#theodore-roosevelts-acts-and- legacy

 Not supposed to be president.  McKinley assassinated so it was Teddy’s time.  Took office at 42 years old – Republican  He was different – dynamic personality, strong willed, unlike any president before him.  Model for future presidents.  Used personality and popularity to advance his programs.  Led American toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy.

 Saw presidency as a way to influence the news media and shape legislation.  Wanted to take action for the public good.  “Speak softly and carry a big stick”

 Fair opportunities for all!  The 3 C’s 1. Conservation of natural resources 2. Control of Corporations 3. Consumer protection  Keeps an eye on big business

Roosevelt's StepsLegislation that helped  Roosevelt calls both sides to White House to talk (instead of calling in the troops).  Finds operators stupid/bad tempered.  Arbitration commission  Mediator for both sides Miners won a 10% pay hike and 9 hour day

 Roosevelt had good mediation skills so he used them!  Sought to stop trusts that were harmful to the public but maintain those that were good. “The Trust Buster”

Roosevelt’s Steps Legislation that helped  Filed suits under Sherman Antitrust Act.  Sued Northern Securities Company (they had a monopoly)  Also sued – beef trust, oil trust and tobacco trust.  Filed 44 antitrust suits  Sherman Antitrust Act

Roosevelt’s StepsLegislation that helped  Urged congress to strengthen the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)  Fought for the Elkins Act  Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)  Elkins Act

Roosevelts’ StepsLegislation that helped  Appointed a commission to study the meat packing industry  Pushed for passage of Meat Inspection Act  Meat Inspection Act  Pure Food and Drug Act

Roosevelt’s Steps Legislation that helped  Not much…  Invited Booker T. Washing to Dinner (symbolic gesture)  None

 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People  6,000 members by 1914  Aimed for equality among races This goal didn’t have much support from progressive reformers

Roosevelt's ’ StepsLegislation that helped  Promoted conservation of natural resources  Set aside thousands of acres of forest reserves, water power sites, wild life sanctuaries and national parks  National Reclamation Act (Newlands Act)

 John Muir  Naturalist  Believed parks should be preserved and that we should “connect with nature”  Parks are sacred space – Keep them as they are!

 Gifford Pinchot  Believed nature can be managed and controlled  Friends with Roosevelt  Head of U.S. Forest Service  Friends with Muir…for a second