1. UNIT #5 – PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT LESSON #3 – TR as President (169-172)

2. Roosevelt revives the Presidency
Jot down five facts about TR as the video plays

3. Trust Busting TR believed in building business
But, he thought trusts could become TOO powerful, and controlling of our economy.
He noticed that powerful businessmen had no check on their ability to influence elected officials.
What company did he attack first? (169)
What was the result (from video)

4. The Coal Strike of 1902
TR did not fear attacking any company or issue that threatened Americans
Conditions for coal miners was abysmal.
When the coal miners struck for better conditions, how would this hurt Americans?
What did TR do? (170)

5. Regulating Big Business
Roosevelt noticed that big business was not caring for its workers, or Americans.
His first attack was on the richest man in America.
Who was that?
How did he do it?

6. Conservation Why does conserving the environment matter?
What is global warming?
How can we preserve our world?
What did TR do to help?

7. Roosevelt’s legacy Read p. 172.
How did TR effect the role of President?
What commission set rates?
What now monitored business?
Who could now bring law suits against trusts?
What formed to care for nature’s land?