Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Mr Hammill Phillip O Berry
Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt Mr. Hammill Phillip O Berry
Warm-Up Journal Entry # 19 “Who do you believe is ultimately responsible for changing society, the president or groups of people? ” Ex. The president regulating monopolies or social reformers like Alice Paul If finished early: Complete Essential Questions 1, 2, 5
Young Teddy Asthma Home remedies Drank coffee Smoked cigars Exercised
Teenager Teddy Works hard in his father’s home gym boxing Overcomes illnesses through the strength of his will
TR: Harvard Years Magna Cum Laude Skiing and boxing
Early Adult Years 1881 – Climbing the Matterhorn (Switzerland-Italy)
Rough Riders Volunteer cavalry brigade Victory at San Juan Hill Medal of Honor Winner
Roosevelt Becomes President Assassination of Mc. Kinley A “visible president” Youngest Pres. age 42
The Modern President When Roosevelt was thrust into the presidency in 1901, he became the youngest president ever at age 42. He quickly established himself as a modern president who could influence the media and shape legislation.
Philosophy Internationally—he was a Social Darwinist Domestically—believed that government should actively* help all people. * How is this different from previous administrations?
Roosevelt as Conservationist National Parks, National Forests, game and bird preserves, and other federal reservations Roosevelt was a strong conservationist President Theodore Roosevelt at Yosemite in 1903.
Roosevelt and National Parks "Leave it as it is. You can not improve on it. The ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it. "
Federal Lands
Roosevelt’s Square Deal More Federal Power Take up for the common man Progressive reforms Provide a “square” fair deal for everyone
Attack on Laissez Faire Work to curb the power of trusts "within reasonable limits" Roosevelt the “Trust Buster”
1902 Coal Strike In 1902, 140, 000 coal miners in Pennsylvania went on strike for increased wages, a 9 -hour work day, and the right to unionize. Mine owners refused to bargain. Roosevelt called in both sides and settled the dispute. Thereafter, when a strike threatened public welfare, the federal government was expected to step in and help.
TRUSTBUSTER! Elkins Act (1903)- Illegal to give and receive rebates for using a certain railroad ( It means you Rockefeller) 1902: Federal Govt. sues Northern Securities Company (owned by JP Morgan) - TR says NSC violated Sherman Anti-Trust Act - Supreme Court agrees with T. Roosevelt - Roosevelt’s popularity soared
Food and Drugs Meat Inspection Act (1906)- set strict standards and est. federal inspection program Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)- stopped sale of contaminated food and drugs; ensure truth labeling
Roosevelt and Civil Rights Did not fully support civil rights Invited Booker T. Washington to the White House as a symbolic gesture Overall, Roosevelt did not make an effort to further the rights of African Americans around the country.
The Lion Tamer
Presidential Firsts First to invite an African American to a White House dinner First to have Secret Service protection First to win Nobel Peace Prize for his work towards ending the Russo-Japanese War First to take trip outside the United States
More Presidential Firsts First to give an open invitation to the press First to be submerged in a submarine, to own a car, to have a telephone in his home, and to be allowed to operate the light switches in the White House
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