The Progressive Era!!A Time of Great Change

What does this

mean?

What is Progressivism?!

• Reform movements that sought to raise living standards and correct wrongs in American society.

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

How did American’s benefit from Progressive

reforms? THIS IS THE IMPORTANT QUESTION OF THE UNIT!!!

William McKinleys Assassination

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhTjdsAB9O8

Teddy Roosevelt

The youngest president...• Although he had been vice president

under McKinley, Roosevelt did not share McKinley’s conservative, pro-business policies.• Instead, Roosevelt advanced aggressive

political reforms, including the heavy regulation of business.

That’s him!

Continued...

• Known as the “Trust Buster” • HE STARTED THE REGULATION OF

MONOPOLIES!• His reforms greatly influenced economic,

environmental, and international affairs as well.• Roosevelt’s platform became known as the

“Square Deal” because he vowed not to favor any group of Americans but to be fair to all.

Teddy Roosevelt

• First reforming president of modern times• Strengthened business regulation• Supported labor unions• Promoted social welfare• Conserved natural resources and

wilderness

The Square Deal

Teddy Bear

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUpEm7OaAEc

The Rough Riders• The U.S vs Spain.• Over Spain's

colonial policies with Cuba.

• Roosevelt recruited group of cowboys, miners, law enforcement officials, and Native Americans to join

The Rough Riders are best remembered for their charge up San Juan Hill on July 1, 1898.