1. Teddy Roosevelt (1901-1909) Republican

2. 1902 Coal Strike
1902- Coal miners in western PA went on strike

3. Outcome… Teddy intervened!
First President to ever intervene in labor dispute to benefit ALL parties
For the good of labor, management and…AMERICAN PEOPLE
New precedent…modern American Presidency!

4. Teddy Roosevelt…TRUST BUSTER!
Northern Securities (1902) (1904)
J.P. Morgan
Eventually Teddy would prosecute over 40 trusts!
Teddy Roosevelt…TRUST BUSTER!

5. Conservation 148 million acres of National Forests
81.5 million acres for water and mineral reserves
50 wildlife sanctuaries

6. Health Reforms Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)
Meat Inspection Act (1906)
As a result of the Jungle by Upton Sinclair, Teddy Roosevelt proposed these two new laws to protect public health
Congress, who also read the book, passed them immediately

7. Bully Pulpit – Teddy said the presidency was a “bully pulpit
Bully Pulpit – Teddy said the presidency was a “bully pulpit.” This means the office gave him a platform where people listened. It was awesome how he could call attention to Progressive reforms and ideas.
Square Deal – meaning a fair deal…equality of opportunity…Teddy used this phrase as a name for his progressive programs.