Topic:
Presidents of the Progressive Era, 1900-1920
Learning Objective: You will be able to describe how President Roosevelt changed America through the use of his Square Deal.
Learning Objective: You will be able to describe how President Roosevelt changed America through the use of his Square Deal.
Do Now:
1. Define Trust-busting
2. Circle
any
People, Underline any Dates, Box any Act put in place by Roosevelt.
Theodor Roosevelt:
Theodor
“Teddy” Roosevelt took office on September 6, 1901 after the assassination of
President McKinley. A former New York Governor and war hero, he was well liked
by the American Government.
Roosevelt’s Pledge:
President
Roosevelt’s Square Deal pledged fair treatment for everyone.
·Business
·Workers
·The American Public
The Square Deal in progress:
Roosevelt
fought corruption in business:
·Broke up illegal trusts
·Regulate railroads
·Regulate food and drug industries
Activity:
With
a partner, using the reading from class fill out the graphic organizer located
on the back of your sheet.
Summary:
In
one sentence, describe what Roosevelt promised to do through with the Square
Deal?
