The Progressive

Era

1890 - 1918

Progressive Party Platforms

Give more power to the people

Corrupt free government

Corrupt free businesses

Better working conditions

Conserve land & resources

Progressive Leaders

Theodore Roosevelt(R/ 1901-1909)

Colonel during Sp-Am War

Governor of New York

THE Progressive Leader

Was a nature lover & conservationist

First president to win the Nobel Peace Prize

Nicknames: TR, Trust-Buster, Teddy

Theodore Roosevelt

"To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public."

"Speak softly and carry a big stick."

“The only man who makes no mistake is the man who does nothing."

William Howard Taft(R/ 1909-1913)

Only president to serve as Chief Justice

First president to have a presidential car

"Politics, when I am in it, makes me sick."

"Next to the right of liberty, the right of property is the most important individual right guaranteed by the Constitution . ."

During 1st term, Taft and TR had a disagreement.

The Problem

DEMOCRATWoodrow Wilson

more states rights, against comp. & min. wage

REPUBLICANSRobert La Follette, Wisconsin SenatorTheodore Roosevelt, President for 2 terms

strict regulation of business

William Howard Taft, President for 1 termbigger supporter of business

ELECTION OF 1912 – PRIMARIES

Woodrow Wilson(D/ 1913-1921)

First president to cross the Atlantic Ocean

Only president with a Ph.D.

Only president buried in Washington, DC

Proclaimed the second Sunday in May to be Mother's Day

Nickname: Schoolmaster in Politics

Profession: GUESS?

Woodrow Wilson

"We grow great by dreams. All big men are dreamers.“

"Some people call me an idealist. Well, that is the way I know am an American. America is the only idealistic nation in the world."

"If you want to make enemies, try to change something."

1901-1909: Theodore RooseveltPromised to only do 2 terms

1909-1913: William Howard Taft

1913-1921: Woodrow Wilson

Progressive Leaders