The Progressive PresidentsTheodore RooseveltWilliam TaftWoodrow Wilson

President Theodore Roosevelt1901 - 1909 ( Republican)

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

Background Continued Roosevelt became president when

President William McKinley was assassinated.

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

President William Howard Taft1909 – 1913 (Republican)

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.

Election Continued

President Woodrow Wilson1913 – 1921 (Democrat)

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