1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute November 3, 2011 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. The students will evaluate the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt by describing to what extent Roosevelt broke apart trusts in the U.S. Hand-in: 9.2 Chart Warm-up Question: Examine the photo on page 342 and answer the following questions: 1. What is President Roosevelt doing in the photo? 2. What can you infer about his character and personality from the photo?

3. A Rough-Riding President Theodore Roosevelt was not supposed to be President New York bosses convinced Republicans to nominate him for vice-President in 1900 President McKinley assassinated Roosevelt becomes youngest President-42 years old Roosevelt’s Rise New York State Assembly, NYC police commissioner, ass’t secretary of U.S. Navy, served in Spanish-American war, Governor of NY

4. Used the media and his popularity to push his programs Bully pulpit to influence media and shape legislation

5. 1902 Coal Strike 140,000 coal miners in PA struck As winter approached, schools, hospitals, factories were without coal Roosevelt called both sides to meet Federal Arbitration Roosevelt threatened to take over the mines Miners got 10% raise and a 9 hour day If a strike threatens the public welfare, the federal government can intervene

6. Trust-busting Roosevelt attacked specific trusts to break up Filed 44 anti-trust suits Railroad regulation 1. Illegal for railroad officials to give rebates 2. Rates could only change with public notice 3. Ended free railroad passes 4. Maximum railroad rates

7. ProblemWhat steps did Roosevelt take to solve each problem? Which legislation helped solve the problem? 1. 1902 Coal Strike 2. Trusts 3. Unregulated big business (railroads)

8. Evaluate the Presidency of Theodore Roosevelt by describing to what extent Roosevelt broke apart trusts in the U.S.

9.  Chapter 9 Vocabulary due on Friday  Read Chapter 9 Section 4  Prepare for a 5 Question Quiz on Friday