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2. Well educated, war hero (Cuba) Outspoken, hard to “control” Kicked into VP to “stay out of trouble” 1901: McKinley assassinated 6 months into term  TR become Prez Offers “Square Deal” Everyone needs to obey the same rules US needs strong federal government

3. 1902 – 5 month PA coal strike Winter coming; must be solved Roosevelt invites both sides to White House Threatens to use troops in the mine First time a prez sides w/ labor Strike negotiates an end

4. Big Biz is good for US economy Bad Trusts are bad for US morale Using Sherman Anti- Trust Act, Roosevelt sues 44 trusts Wanted to show the government runs the show, not the big biz

5. Europe threatened a ban on ALL US meat The Jungle sickens everyone…including TR Legislation: Meat Inspection Act (1906) Medicine mislabeled and dangerous Pure Food & Drug Act (1906)

6. Newlands Act Sell land  Build Dams Protected 125 million acres of forests Debate: Preservationists vs. Multiple Uses Big Biz works to use US Natural resources in a sustainable way

7. Successes: Appointed African American head of Charleston, SC custom house Invited Booker T. Washington to White House Failures No great support for equal rights Dismissed entire regiment of black soldiers for “rioting”