Progressive Presidents
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Theodore Roosevelt
Political Parties: Democratic Party
Years in office: In Office for 8 years, March 4, 190-March 4, 1913
Progressive Philosophy: Leader in the progressive movement, and helped reshape the country.
Catchy phrase that describes their programs: "Teddy Bear" "Speak softly and carry a big stick" Holt American Nation
Focused attention on certain industries, people, topics, etc: He focused on listening to people and making sure their opinions and problems were brought to attention, he also wanted to take care of American and make sure their safe and healthy.
Specific programs or laws passed under his watch: Square deal, Pure food and drug act, National Park service.
William Howard Taft
Political Parties: Republican party.
Years in office: 4 years in office, March 4, 1909- March 4, 1913
Progressive Philosophy: Supported Social-welfare legislation, Narrowed presidential power, filled antitrust suits
Catchy Phrase: " I don't like politics"
Focused attention on certain industries, people, topics, etc: Focused attention the on ICC, lower tariffs, and wages.
Specific programs or laws passed under his watch: Mann Elkins Act, Payne Aldrich tariff, Richard Ballinger, Ballinger Pinchot affair
Woodrow Wilson
Political Parties: Democratic Party
Years in Office: In office 8 years, March 4, 1913- March 21, 1921
Progressive Philosophy: Wanted a stronger government, business reform, lower tariffs, banking reform
Catchy Phrase: "Money without limit"
Focused attention on certain industries, people, topics, etc: He focused his attention on big business, banking, workers, and farm and labor acts
Specific programs or laws passed under his watch: Adamson act, Clayton Antitrust act, Federal trade commission, Nineteenth amendmentVenn Diagram
Similar-
All wanted to make America a better place
Passed Multiple Acts
Wanted to control government
Help with labor laws
Differences-
Different Parties
Didn't support the same things
Worked faster than others
Different emotions towards people