Section 4
Roosevelt's Progressivism
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Roosevelt's Progressivism
Theodore Roosevelt's presidency was a driving force for the Progressive movement in the United States in the early twentieth century.
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Expanding Federal Power
A major part of Roosevelt's legacy is his conception of the executive branch as a source of regulatory powers for the "good" of the nation.
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The Square Deal
Roosevelt's Square Deal focused on conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection.
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The Big Stick
Roosevelt's big-stick diplomacy refers to negotiating peacefully with other nations while simultaneously displaying military might.
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The Election of 1904
In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won a landslide victory for his re-election, enabling him to pursue a number of bold Progressive reforms.
Roosevelt and Conservation
Theodore Roosevelt embraced legislation aimed at conserving the natural environment.