Do-Now Do-Now Copy the following questions into your notes, leave space to answer: How did Roosevelt expand the presidential authority? What reforms did T.R. achieve under his square deal? Based on what you know about T.R.’s personality, beliefs, & leadership style, draw conclusions about how these characteristics shaped his pursuit of Progressive reforms.

ObjectiveObjectiveTo analyze / understand the progressive Reforms enacted under Theodore Roosevelt.

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Do-LaterDo-LaterAnswer the following, be Answer the following, be

specific / fully explain:specific / fully explain: How did Roosevelt expand How did Roosevelt expand

the presidential authority?the presidential authority? What reforms did T.R. achieve What reforms did T.R. achieve

under his square deal?under his square deal? Based on what you know Based on what you know

about T.R.’s personality, about T.R.’s personality, beliefs, and leadership style, beliefs, and leadership style, draw conclusions about how draw conclusions about how these characteristics shaped these characteristics shaped his pursuit of Progressive his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Explain.reforms. Explain.

T.R.’s Square DealT.R.’s Square DealMay 1902, United Mine Workers strike Demand better wages Winter nears, no resolution = no coal

T.R. intervenes Forces arbitration –

A settlement in which an impartial 3rd party decides on a legally-binding solution

His Threat Army will control the mine

Resolution called a “Square Deal” for both sides Miners get 10% raise, reduced work hours Management does not have to recognize the union

Anti-Trust ActivismAnti-Trust ActivismSherman Anti-Trust Act (1890) Old trend: not consistently enforced

Dissolution of the Northern Securities Company A “Holding Company” – buys up smaller co.’s to

create a monopoly Under T.R. NSC accused of violating S. A-T Act

Reversing the trend Some 42 anti-trust actions under T.R. Included:

Beef trust, Standard Oil, American Tobacco, etc.

Grappling Grappling with with

Standard OilStandard Oil

T.R. was not anti-T.R. was not anti-business, but business, but believed the believed the government government should regulate should regulate them.them.

He did not wish He did not wish to destroy to destroy trusts which trusts which did not harm did not harm the publicthe public..

Railroad RegulationRailroad RegulationRecall how T.R. became president Needed to be careful not to turn Congress against

him

Once re-elected in 1904, able to push changes

1906 Hepburn Act A battle with Congress Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) gained

new, stronger enforcement powers Could now set and limit railroad rates ICC first federal regulatory agency

It’s a Jungle out It’s a Jungle out therethere

Protecting Public HealthProtecting Public HealthT.R. at first renounced the Muckrakers

Many powerful food exposes Persuaded to act

Result (1906): Pure food and drug act Meat Inspection Act Required :

accurate labeling of ingredients strict sanitary conditions rating system for meats

A New Labor A New Labor DepartmentDepartment

Labor and Women’s Reform Groups apply pressure

Cabinet Level Department of Labor Children’s Bureau Women’s Bureau

Both groups supported laws to benefit women and children

Julia Lathrop & Mary Anderson heads of the new bureaus first women in such federal posts

Protecting the Protecting the EnvironmentEnvironment

T.R. pushes congress to preserve natural lands

Inspired by writers like John Muir

Nation’s first National Parks Yellowstone, WY Yosemite, CA

Roosevelt Gifford Pinchot – policy for land use Set aside 200million+ acres for conservation

National forests, mineral reserves, water projects

Do-LaterDo-LaterAnswer the following, be Answer the following, be

specific / fully explain:specific / fully explain: How did Roosevelt expand How did Roosevelt expand

the presidential authority?the presidential authority? What reforms did T.R. achieve What reforms did T.R. achieve

under his square deal?under his square deal? Based on what you know Based on what you know

about T.R.’s personality, about T.R.’s personality, beliefs, and leadership style, beliefs, and leadership style, draw conclusions about how draw conclusions about how these characteristics shaped these characteristics shaped his pursuit of Progressive his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Explain.reforms. Explain.

How did Roosevelt expand How did Roosevelt expand the presidential authority?the presidential authority?

By getting involved in labor disputes, breaking up harmful trusts, and successfully pushing congress to regulate railroads and the food-processing industry.

What reforms did T.R. What reforms did T.R. achieve under his square achieve under his square

deal?deal?Under Theodore Roosevelt’s “Square

Deal,” reforms were made which included:

Anti-Trust activism Railroad regulation Transforming Interstate Commerce Commission

(ICC) into the first regulatory agency The Pure Food and Drug Act Meat Inspection Act Protections to the Environment

With his dynamic personality and With his dynamic personality and energetic leadership style he was well-energetic leadership style he was well-suited to match the attitude of suited to match the attitude of Americans during the Progressive Era. Americans during the Progressive Era.

He was unafraid to face such challenges as He was unafraid to face such challenges as the railroads and large trusts.the railroads and large trusts.

How did T.R.’s personality, How did T.R.’s personality, beliefs, and leadership beliefs, and leadership

style, shape his pursuit of style, shape his pursuit of Progressive reforms. Progressive reforms.

Explain.Explain.

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