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    Chapter 23 From Roosevelt to Wilson in the Age of Progressivism The Republicans Split The Republicans were disappointed in Taft‚ the predecessor of Roosevelt. The conservative and progressive sides of the Republican Party split. Taft could not keep up with Theodore Roosevelt’s policies. The election of 1912 was going to be a very exciting election with Taft‚ Roosevelt‚ and Wilson running. People were wondering about the evolution of social and economic effects on countryside industrial

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    I think one of the more intriguing parts of the film was Theodore Roosevelt’s reaction to the Maine sinking and about going to war with Spain. Theodore Roosevelt said McKinley had "no more backbone than an chocolate éclair” when McKinley was hesitant to go to war. I think that he was convinced that Spain was responsible and wanted to see justice. The video said he left the navy to start his volunteer Calvary. The Rough Riders incidentally gave T.R. his moment of glory but later in the video the said

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    made by Roosevelt in some of his speeches. For instance‚ in 1937 during Roosevelt’s Quarantine of the Aggressors speech he states ‘We are determined to keep out of war’. He then states‚ ‘Your boys are not going to be sent into any foreign wars’ in his Campaign Address at Boston‚ Massachusetts in 1940. However‚ his speech appears to be a contradiction when considering the actions he took which seemed to be preparation for war.

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    Due to the assassination of President William McKinley‚ Theodore Roosevelt‚ became President of the America in 1901. President Roosevelt brought excitement and power to the office‚ and lead the American people toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. President Roosevelt immediately worked towards the previous set goal of the U.S. of creating and controlling a canal through Central America. Roosevelt reversed the previous decision by the Walker Commission for a Nicaragua Canal‚ and

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    Roosevelt vs Wilson Who Do You Prefer? In the early years of this great nation we find to amazing men that wanted to preside over the United States in ways no others had attempted to do as of yet. They both had great ideas and in some ways were similar and yet others miles apart. They believed their way was gospel and this country would perish under the other so to speak. President Roosevelt was out to be our great Nationalist with a campaign based on a human welfare goal.

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    President Roosevelt introduced the largest change in American foreign policy since the Monroe Doctrine. Roosevelt acted as an arbiter at the end of the Russo-Japanese War. He added the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine and took an active role in foreign policy. He initiated the construction of the Panama Canal and the around the world cruise of the Great White Fleet. Using the ideology of "speak softly and carry a big stick‚" he changed the United States foreign policy. Theodore Roosevelt

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    Teddy Roosevelt was a fine president‚ indeed. Along with leading our country‚ he also put in the makes of the Panama Canal. This idea sparked Teddy‚ and couldn’t have been more successful. A canal is like a waterway filled with underwater stairs. The Panama Canal was nothing but hard work‚ and dedication. Many workers went through hard labor to complete the job‚ but it turned out to be an outstanding landmark in U.S history. While Teddy was president‚ he wanted to prove his dominance throughout

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    actions and policies he enforces? There has been one individual that made a huge impact on the role of the president‚ also being touted as the first modern president. His name is Theodore Roosevelt. What separates Roosevelt from other presidents is his foreign policy‚ conservation‚ modernism‚ and leadership. Theodore Roosevelt is well known for his foreign affairs‚ he goes by the saying “speak softly and use a big stick”. Teddy accomplished a lot with this for example‚ in 1901 Teddy paired up with England

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    William Taft and Franklin D. Roosevelt were total opposites when it came to their personality and humanity. William Taft expanded the limits of his Precedential power to keep African Americans and immigrants in their place. During his inaugural address‚ Taft said that would not hire anymore African Americans to federal Jobs like a mailman or postmaster position. This would cause a problem for any African American that was already employed at a Federal Facility. Taft wanted to keep the African Americans

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    the link for the website: http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/09/theodore-roosevelt-progressive-crusader 1. The website I found is from the heritage foundation‚ which is a research and educational institution based in Washington D.C. They research‚ write and cover a variety of American history topics. This website is good for anyone who likes reading about history topics. This article is entitled “Theodore Roosevelt: Progressive Crusader.” The article covers many topics from his early life

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