Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt became President of the United States at the beginning of the twentieth century.
He was 42 years old when he became the president due to the assassination of President William McKinley.
His seven and a half years in the White House saw some of the greatest change in American Government.
Roosevelt set the tone for the Twentieth Century in the United States . Biography video @teachertube

President Theodore Roosevelt frequently advocated for the common person. He was called the “Trustbuster”. He fought for many reforms and government policies that favored working people over the wealthy industrialists. An ardent conservationist, Roosevelt took many steps to control the use of and to preserve natural resources. He has been described as was one of the most popular, most controversial and most significant presidents. He advocated for social reform, women's suffrage, child labor laws, the eight hour work day, workman's compensation and a living wage. At a time when people worked 7 days a week, he argued there should be one day of rest each week.

"My business is to see fair play among all men -- capitalists or wage-workers. All I want to do is see that every man has a fair deal. No more, no less." Theodore Roosevelt The right of the people to rule Spoken by: Theodore Roosevelt, Progressive Party candidate for U.S. President. recording date: c. August 1912 text

Many of the reforms that President Theodore Roosevelt put into place 100 years ago are being challenged today.

Select one of his reforms.

Examine the issues involved then and now. Describe the issue.

What do you support should be done now?

"Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president." Theodore Roosevelt

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