Two ages in American history embodied Croley's philosophy: Progressivism and the New Deal era. Although the ages of Progressivism and the New Deal did not occur simultaneously, there are stark similarities between these periods. ... Although Progressivism and the New Deal are no longer ubiquitous political forces, the ideals that engendered the two movements still remain. ... Teddy Roosevelt became famous for his "Square Deal" policy, whereby he believed that there were good and bad trusts, just as there were good and bad labor organizations. ... Opponents of Progressivism and the New Dea...

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Roosevelt stated that the people of America should be guaranteed a "Square Deal." As part of his Square Deal Policy, Roosevelt used his presidential position to intervene in labor and business disputes. ...

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During the Progressive era, the administrative decisions of Theodore Roosevelt, William H. Taft, and Woodrow Wilson affected the course of the time period. The three presidents dealt with issues in distinctly different manners. The foreign policies enacted by these presidents were the basis of the...

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Not fearing another campaign, Roosevelt made it clear that he was going to try to offer everyone in the nation a "square deal." This deal said whenever a company abused its powers; the government would intervene to protect the people. ...

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However, failure in the Missouri Pacific Railroad strike in 1886 and the Haymarket Square Riot of the same year quickly eroded the Knights' influence. ... Most of the social welfare measures advocated by progressives had to wait the New Deal years for passage. ...

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Lincoln Steffens' The Shame of the Cities written in 1904 described corrupt deals that characterized big-city politics. ... He took neither the side of business nor labor and insisted on a "Square Deal- for both. ...

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Progressive Movement: Middle class influenced by Darwinian revolution, focusing on problems created by expanding industrial world. Realistic, ie took surveys and such. Henry George's Progress and Poverty and Edward Bellamy's Looking Backward set precedent. Believed world in flux, so rebel against f...

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