the progressive presidents theodore roosevelt william taft woodrow wilson
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Background Cattle Rancher NY City Police Commissioner A member of NY State Assembly Assistant Secretary of the Navy Fought in the Spanish American War
(Rough Riders) Vice President to William McKinley https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzm2EBYfyDg
Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” He believed that businesses, workers,
and consumers should all receive fair and honest treatment.
Regulated “Big Business” Protected Consumers and Workers Protected the environment
Regulating Big Business – Trust Busting Used Sherman Anti-Trust
Act to regulate monopolies Broke up companies like
J.P. Morgan’s Northern Securities Co.,
1906 signed Hepburn Act – set rail shipping rates
Consumers and Workers 1906 Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food
and Drug Act Passed. Food and Drug Administration created. Helped improve work conditions for
miners by supporting Arbitration in 1902 coal miners strike in PA.
The Environment An Avid Outdoorsman, he supported
Conservation – the limited use of resources. In 1905, created the U.S. Forest Service –
protects forests and other natural areas Created several National Parks – Crater
Lake, Mesa Verde, Wind Cave 150 million acres of national forests.
TR with John Muir at Yosemite National Park 1903
Date: 1/12/15
Activity: Progressive PresidentsWarm Up:
How would you describe Teddy Roosevelt? --------------------------------
Homework: *Expect a short test on Unit 4 (Chapters 16, 17 & 18) by Wednesday 1/14
*Expect a notebook quiz this week!
Unit Table of Contents
Pg Title Date
56Investigative
Newspaper Report (T-chart)
12/18
57 Ch 17 Vocab 1/5
58 Ch 17 Notes 1/6
59 Venn Diagram 1/6
60 Ch 18 Vocab 1/8
61Progressives Respond
(you will get this in class)
1/8
62 Progressive Presidents 1/9
Background Former judge from Ohio Member of T.R.’s cabinet Handpicked by Teddy to be his
successor. T.R was confident Taft would continue
his reform program Quiet, Reserved https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNn48EFgybM
Regulating Big Business Brought twice the number of anti-trust
suits than Roosevelt Strict Interpretation of the Sherman
Anti-Trust Act
Consumers and Workers Signed Payne-Aldrich Bill – raised tariffs,
bad for consumers. Established the Children’s Bureau –
improved the welfare of children. Supported an 8 hour workday.
The Environment Added 2.7 million acres to the National
Wildlife Refuge System Established Glacier National Park
The Election of 1912 Roosevelt felt that Taft had betrayed
progressive ideals. Republicans choose Taft, Democrats
choose Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt runs for the Progressive Party,
nicknamed the Bull Moose Party. Republican Vote is split which helps Wilson win.
Background Was a scholar and an idealist. President of Princeton University. Governor of New Jersey https://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ap7ZTL-0vw
Wilson’s New Freedom Began a national reform program known
as the New Freedom He wanted to eliminate all Trusts. He wanted to give more economic
freedom to small businesses and ordinary citizens.
Regulation of Big Business Passed the Clayton Act – extended the
power of the Sherman Act. Made unions exempt from anti-trust
laws. Created the Federal Trade Commission –
consumer protection.
Consumers and Workers 1916, the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act
– limited child labor. Supported an 8 hour work day
(interstate railroads).
The Environment Created the National Park Service. The NPS ran all of the national parks for
preservation and public use. Created more national parks – Rocky
Mountain, Grand Canyon, Mt. McKinley
Reforming the Banking System The Federal Reserve Act passed in 1913 The Federal Reserve system is the central
bank of the U.S. The Fed offers a safety net to private
banks. Regulates the amount of money in
circulation, and sets interest rates. The Fed has made the financial system
more stable.
Progressive Amendments 16th Amendment – created a federal
income tax 17th Amendment – Direct election of
Senators. 18th Amendment – Prohibition of the
manufacture, sale or transportation of alcohol
19th Amendment – Gave women the right to vote
Date: 1/13/15
Activity: Progressive ReviewWarm Up:
What similar achievements did all 3 Progressive Presidents have?
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Homework: * Study Guide due tomorrow*Test tomorrow (40-50 pts)
*Expect a notebook quiz this week!
Unit Table of Contents
Pg Title Date
59 Venn Diagram 1/6
60 Ch 18 Vocab 1/8
61Progressives Respond
(you will get this in class)
1/8
62 Progressive Presidents 1/9
63 Progressive Review Sheet
1/13