1. 6.3 Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal By Robert Reams

2. Main Idea ► Theodore Roosevelt used the power of the _____________ to push for _____________ reforms in _____________________ and in reforms in _____________________ and in _____________________ policy. _____________________ policy. presidencyprogressive business environmental

3. Vocabulary ► Bully pulpit - ► Framework - ► Square Deal - ► Regulating - ► Trust-Busting - ► Conservation - A powerful platform to publicize important issues & seek support for his policies Basic concepts that make up a view of reality TR’s belief that the needs of workers, business, & consumers should be balanced Law designed to control or govern conduct Breaking up of monopolies or trusts that do not serve the public interest. The protect, preservation, and management of wildlife & natural resources.

4. What was Roosevelt’s view of the role of the president? ► TR used the power of the presidency to publicize & seek support for important issues. ► What vocabulary word describes this view?

5. What was Roosevelt’s view of the role of the president? ► Taking Office: 1.Vice President – Election of 1898 2.Pres. McKinley is assassinated! 3.Youngest President ever! (War Hero) 4.Progressive (w/ energy & enthusiasm)

6. What was Roosevelt’s view of the role of the president? ► The Coal Strike of 1902 a.Penn. Miners wanted… i. Higher wages, shorter hours, & recog. of their union. b.TR urged arbitration. c.TR threatened a gov. takeover of the mines. ► The Square Deal a.TR’s 1904 campaign slogan. b.Goal was to… i. Limit power trusts i. Promote public health i. Improve working cond.

7. How did Roosevelt attempt to regulate big business? ► TR believed that big business was essential for the nations growth, but should behave responsibly… Do you think that TR was against all trusts? Explain.

8. How did Roosevelt attempt to regulate big business? ► Legislation ► Trust-busting  Size does not matter! ► Railroad regulations:  Elkins Act  Hepburn Act ► Protecting Consumers:  Meat Inspection Act  Pure Food and Drug Act.

9. What was Roosevelt’s philosophy about conserving the environment? ► TR believed…  Some land & resources should be preserved for future generations.  Some should serve the nations needs.

10. How did TR carry out his philosophy for conserving the environment? ► Established the U.S. Forest Service ► Created national monuments ► Created national parks

11. TR’s Major Legislation LawPurpose Elkins Act (1903) Hepburn Act (1906) Meat Inspection Act (1906) Pure Food & Drug Act (1906) Newlands Reclamation Act (1902) Antiquities Act (1906) Prohibited railroads from accepting rebates Authorized ICC to set maximum railroad rates Required federal inspection of meat shipped across state lines Forbid manufacture, sale, or transportation of food & medicine w/ harmful ingredients. Created irrigation projects to make dry lands more productive. Created 18 national monuments, during TR’s presidency