Section 4
Roosevelt's Progressivism
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Roosevelt's Progressivism
Theodore Roosevelt's presidency was a driving force for the Progressive movement in the United States in the early twentieth century.

Expanding Federal Power
A major part of Roosevelt's legacy is his conception of the executive branch as a source of regulatory powers for the "good" of the nation.

The Square Deal
Roosevelt's Square Deal focused on conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection.

The Big Stick
Roosevelt's big-stick diplomacy refers to negotiating peacefully with other nations while simultaneously displaying military might.

The Election of 1904
In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won a landslide victory for his re-election, enabling him to pursue a number of bold Progressive reforms.
Roosevelt and Conservation
Theodore Roosevelt embraced legislation aimed at conserving the natural environment.