Teddy Roosevelt: The Progressive Era

Theodore Roosevelt is one of the American presidents who are remembered for the changes that they brought or made in this nation. He was the 26th president of the United States and he is remembered for his transformations and important quotes which are useful today. Theodore Roosevelt was the most youthful president in the historical background of America amid that opportunity to be in office. He had not yet turned forty three years, the required age, when he got to be a president. He played a major role in transforming the federal government and the transformations made are still in effect today (viewpoint article; Beale). He was able to end one of the major wars and as a result of this success he was able to win a Nobel Peace Prize.

Theodore Roosevelt- had an impact for progressive movement, changes in society and politics. He had several acts, or the "Square Deal" which some acts or laws still exist today...

In the late 19th century, the idea of progressivism began to emerge from rapid industrialization and urbanization. Muckrakers and other progressive citizens created a hunger for truth after exposing scandals and corruption within healthcare, politics, and businesses. The people of this era responded to the economic, social, and political problems that arose. Progressive presidents were elected to office to create change in America. None of those presidents, however, were nearly as progressive as Theodore Roosevelt.

By busting trusts, competition increases and the power of the business elite decreases. With a rising middle class that was scared of the business elite and political machines, the government needed to intervene. Therefore, in the late 1890’s the government passed the Sherman Antitrust Act which banned industrial monopolies that limited competition. The law sought to help the middle and lower classes earn money by increasing competition. However, the act had little effect because the wording was so vague. So, because the law was not working well, progressive worked for a stronger law to prevent business abuses. Their answer came in 1914 when Woodrow Wilson and Congress set up the Federal Trade Commission whose goal was to stop illegal business practices. In addition, Wilson also set up the Federal Reserve System which is the central banking system of the United States. President Woodrow Wilson provided the US with most of its Progressive Era

Time struck the 1900’s as the United States faced a roadblock, the industrialization era had just ended and with this came political and social problems. The United States had a choice, either take notice of the problems or continue on the downhill spiral that they had succumbed to. Although, Americans couldn’t breakout of this problem alone; they needed help from someone that would listen and rectify these issues. Thus, the era of Progressivism was born and the Progressive Presidents were introduced.

From the 1890s to 1920, the United States went through the “Progressive Era”, where the domestic and foreign policies became a priority to the government. The United States sought to extend their power and influence through an aggressive foreign policy. In order to extend American democracy and capitalism while protecting American interests and businesses, the United States adapted an “imperialistic” mindset. Under President Roosevelt, the country grew a high interest in Asia and Latin America, and our Navy saw a rapid build-up. Although our newly adapted foreign policy was “progressive” in the eyes of President Roosevelt, many other progressives believed our policies were too concerned with foreign affairs and not enough attention was focused on the domestic issues.

The letter of Teddy Roosevelt to the next Secretary of State, Sen. Knox was about his thoughts and impressions of the future world scene concerning Europe, Central America, Cuba and Venezuela. The United States was in and out of the Caribbean and Central America putting down many rebellions and skirmishes, Teddy Roosevelt felt these would continue. Mr. Roosevelt did not see a possible conflict in the near future with Germany because of the better understanding between the two countries.

As a history buff, having dinner with an influential character in American History is more like a dream rather than a hypothetical question. There are so many greats and personal favorites in our history to choose from like Harper Lee, Abraham Lincoln, or Thomas Paine. Although, when I consider only choosing one American figure to have dinner with and engage in conversation about current issues, one man stands out to me: Theodore Roosevelt. I imagine dinner with him to be a night of endless entertainment and compelling conversation. We would eat old fashioned chicken fried steak with gravy and talk about the wilds days when he was cattle rancher and a deputy sheiff, but also his days as a United States

The Great Life of Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt, born on October 27, 1858, he has had many significant ‘decades’, but his early political career from 1881- 1889 shows more significance than any other. First, he worked through many public service positions . Also, he joined the New York State assembly.

Much of the writing that has been published regarding the Progressive era has helped propel it forward as a time of “prosper, middle-class control,” in the minds of young Americans across the nation. Generally considered a highpoint of American political history, the Progressive era has been a benefactor of positive reporting in textbooks through much of history. Although, its alleged connection to socialism caused a significant change in reporting during the years of the Second Red Scare. In examination of five U.S. History textbooks spanning from 1930 through 2011, it is easy to see common themes that historians have kept through the years, as well as how current events played into the writing of history.

The Progressive Party or the Bull Moose Party campaigned as much as thirty-eight states, which was more than any of the other opponents. There was many competition with the candidates’ and their opponents. One way Teddy campaigned was by addressing speeches to gain voter’s interest.

President Theodore Roosevelt, a paramount leader of progressivism, accomplished a lot of influential changes in the early 1900s, for America. One of the most significant domestic programs he pursued was the Square Deal. Roosevelt’s Square Deal consisted of three rudimentary ideas: control of corporations, conservation of natural resources, and consumer protection. The majority of his ideas on the Square Deal, reformed America tremendously in relation to progressivism. The idea of consumer protection focused on food specifically which led to the Pure Food and Drug Act to be produced. Despite Roosevelts efforts to bring reform to food industries, problems still

Manhattan tycoon with a personality larger than life explodes onto the American political scene with a populist message that the system is unfair to the little guy, and that the wealthy corporations and their beholding politicians are in control of America. He draws all the oxygen from his adversaries’ campaigns. He confuses the media, mystifies the establishment and seems to be an inexorable force. And he claims to be the only way out for America’s dismal position on the world stage.

Teddy Roosevelt thinks the “strenuous life” is a good thing because it challenges people to strive for a better life. He based his thoughts and perceptions on his own experiences for he had to work hard for everything that he once accomplished. Roosevelt values hard effort, dedication, and the idea of improvement. He seems to value the idea that a hard life is better deserved since people actually understand and live through what it takes to get where they want to be, rather than rejecting it for a life of material comfort. It seems that he also values the idea of effort because when we are presented with a personal problem or challenge, it is our decision to “undertake the solution”, even when we know that there is “always danger that we may

This cartoon criticizes the Theodore Roosevelt, by how he to refuses a third consecutive term and as it looks Washington 's upright position standing it seems to be that he has dominance says no because of his anti-third term, it actually addresses the third term as Theodore Roosevelt versus the two-term set by Washington, in the cartoon roosevelt is cowering beneath washington 's hand, which washington is pointing at him like if he were calling him out on trying to see the two term condition, as Roosevelt has a paper that says “My policies, My platforms, My issues,” it seems to be someone who looks to get power for his own sake, and not for the good of the country, as a point of view this cartoon is trying to say that Roosevelt tried