1. The Progressive Era!! A Time of Great Change

2. What does this mean?

3. What is Progressivism?! Reform movements that sought to raise living standards and correct wrongs in American society. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

4. How did American’s benefit from Progressive reforms? THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION OF THE UNIT!!!

6. William McKinleys Assassination https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhTjdsAB9 O8

7. Teddy Roosevelt

8. The youngest president... Although he had been vice president under McKinley, Roosevelt did not share McKinley’s conservative, pro-business policies. Instead, Roosevelt advanced aggressive political reforms, including the heavy regulation of business.

9. That’s him!

10. Continued... Known as the “Trust Buster” HE STARTED THE REGULATION OF MONOPOLIES! His reforms greatly influenced economic, environmental, and international affairs as well. Roosevelt’s platform became known as the “Square Deal” because he vowed not to favor any group of Americans but to be fair to all.

11. Teddy Roosevelt First reforming president of modern times Strengthened business regulation Supported labor unions Promoted social welfare Conserved natural resources and wilderness

12. The Square Deal

13. Teddy Bear https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUpEm7 OaAEc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUpEm7 OaAEc

14. The Rough Riders The U.S vs Spain. Over Spain's colonial policies with Cuba. Roosevelt recruited group of cowboys, miners, law enforcement officials, and Native Americans to join

15. The Rough Riders are best remembered for their charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898.