The Progressive Era!! A Time of Great Change
What does this mean?
What is Progressivism?! Reform movements that sought to raise living standards and correct wrongs in American society. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
How did American’s benefit from Progressive reforms? THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION OF THE UNIT!!!
William McKinleys Assassination O8
Teddy Roosevelt
The youngest president... Although he had been vice president under McKinley, Roosevelt did not share McKinley’s conservative, pro-business policies. Instead, Roosevelt advanced aggressive political reforms, including the heavy regulation of business.
That’s him!
Continued... Known as the “Trust Buster” HE STARTED THE REGULATION OF MONOPOLIES! His reforms greatly influenced economic, environmental, and international affairs as well. Roosevelt’s platform became known as the “Square Deal” because he vowed not to favor any group of Americans but to be fair to all.
Teddy Roosevelt First reforming president of modern times Strengthened business regulation Supported labor unions Promoted social welfare Conserved natural resources and wilderness
The Square Deal
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The Rough Riders The U.S vs Spain. Over Spain's colonial policies with Cuba. Roosevelt recruited group of cowboys, miners, law enforcement officials, and Native Americans to join
The Rough Riders are best remembered for their charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898.