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    The progressive era of American history encompassed the presidencies of Theodore Roosevelt‚ Howard Taft‚ and Woodrow Wilson. Each president had their own way of dealing with foreign policy. America was entering into a time when it was desirable to participate in and influence world affairs. President Theodore Roosevelt believed that America should‚ “Speak softly and carry a big stick: you will go far.” That was Roosevelt’s way of executing foreign policy. Roosevelt used his corollary to the

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    elements. They all wanted to expand American influence‚ but had different way of handling it. Progressive Presidents‚ Teddy Roosevelt William Taft‚ and Woodrow Wilson were all considered to be the first modern presidents they all progression toward better conditions in government and society. They also sought to expand the power of the federal government. Roosevelt‚ Taft‚ and Wilson also recognized that the nation government was going to have to deal with big business and would have to get big to do

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    The Bull Moose Party

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    by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. Roosevelt was President of the United States until 1909. Following Roosevelt‚ a republican‚ William Howard Taft became President. Taft was also a republican. At the end of Taft’s term‚ Theodore Roosevelt was dissatisfied with Taft’s leadership and decided he wanted to become the republican nominee for President. The party decided to choose Taft for their nominee for President. Angered and upset‚ Roosevelt stormed out of the convention center and formed his own party

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    C. Pasion‚ Ed.D. 1. Schurman Commission * also known as the First Philippine Commission * established by the US President William Mckinley on Jan. 20‚ 1899 * headed by Dr. Jacob Schurman * recommended for the free public elementary school 2. Taft Commission * also known as the Second Philippine Commission * headed by Howard Taft * created the Act No. 74 which established the Department of Public Instruction in Jan.21‚ 1901 and established the Philippine Normal

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    American History

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    1. In the last quarter of the nineteenth century American farmers: *a. Suffered from the collapse of cotton and wheat prices b. Benefited from agricultural production in Russia‚ Canada‚ and Australia c. Were delighted about the "short haul‚" "long-haul" policies of railroads d. Benefited from the "rebate" practices of railroads e. Saw a sharp decrease in farm tenancy 2. The Grange: a. Avoided all social and educational activities and focused

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    History Fair

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    entire United States. They are given the same rights. The Children’s Bureau was first formally created by President William Howard Taft. Throughout my education‚ I’ve learned the duties of a president and how much they have on their hands. Being his responsibility‚ he reviewed everything that happened in the United States during his time. He decided to make a change in children’s rights. Taft wanted to change the lives

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    The Jungle

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    The Jungle shows how America is a land for opportunity for immigrants. It explains how harsh the conditions were for the working class in the early 1900s. How families of immigrants would travel to America just for a fresh start to a new life. It also shows how hard it was to keep a job because if you were sick for a day you could lose your job. It shows how easy it was for American business men to rip off an immigrant who could not read English. Many of the social problems were new problems

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    early 20th century conflicts shape today’s American identity? In this time period‚ three primary individuals explain how the “American identity” was created. Theodore Roosevelt‚ Woodrow Wilson‚ and William Taft each contributed to these advancements in the United

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    ROOSEVELT PROGRESSIVISM AT ITS HEIGHT election of 1904‚ the popular Roosevelt soundly drubbed his Democratic opponent Alton B PArker of NY and the Socialist party candidate‚ Eugene V Debs of Indiana REGULATING THE RAILROADS Roosevelt‚ late 1904‚ laid out a reform program that included railroad regulation‚ employers liability for federal employees‚ greater federal control over corporations‚ and laws regulating child labor‚ factory inspections‚ and slum clearance in the District of Columbia

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    Food And Drug Act 1906

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    E. B. Dubois and William Monroe Trotter in 1905. They were against Booker T. Washington’s philosophy of accommodationism. There were several public writings by members of this group that disagreed on his philosophy‚ like William Monroe Trotter and W. E. B. Dubois. They didn’t agree with his lower standards towards african americans. This organization would try to get legal

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