When Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office in September 1901, he presided over a country that had made tremendous change over the last fifty years. ... Growing up, Theodore Roosevelt was afflicted by asthma which made him a sickly child. ... Theodore Roosevelt did not want to abolish big business because he thought it was vital to the economy. ... Whereas past presidents had used the Sherman Antitrust Act sparingly, it was Theodore Roosevelt who really put the act into practice. ... Theodore Roosevelt was a catalyst for change in the United States. ...

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The Progressive movement that began in the late 1800s was an attempt to bring about governmental reforms and to correct injustices in American life. There were many problems facing Americans. It was time for the government to step in and correct these injustices. Living quarters for the majority of ...

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Theodore Roosevelt's Political Life As a president Theodore Roosevelt was a strong leader and ruled with an iron fist. ... Roosevelt started out life as a born leader. ... Along with Henry Lodge, Roosevelt pushed for international expansion. ... Roosevelt wanted to assert American military power around the world. ... Theodore Roosevelt was not only a strong leader to our nation but he also had a large influence on other countries as well. ...

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The term muckraker derives from the word muckrake used by President Theodore Roosevelt in a speech in 1906, in which he agreed with many of the charges of the muckrakers but asserted that some of their methods were sensational and irresponsible. ... President Theodore Roosevelt worked throughout his presidency to end corruption in government and big business. ... Roosevelt also advocated for fair trade and pro-labor laws, including a decreased workweek, child labor restrictions, and workplace safety rules. ...

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