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Roosevelt and Taft Pages 169-174

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Roosevelt and Taft Terms 170 & 173 1)Social Darwinism a philosophy, based on Charles Darwins theories of evolution and natural selection, stating that humans have developed through competition and natural selection with only the strongest surviving. 2)Arbitration settling a dispute by agreeing to accept the decision of an impartial outsider. 3)Regulate to control or direct with rules. 4)Environmental relating to the environment; the complex system of plants, animals, water and soil. 5)Insubordination disobedience to authority

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Roosevelt and Taft Progress Check 171 What were Theodore Roosevelts beliefs about big business, and how did he act on those beliefs during the early 1900s? He believed that big business was beneficial to the economy, provided that it did not abuse its power and harm the public good. Acting on those beliefs, Roosevelt asked the attorney general to file and antitrust lawsuit against Northern Securities, forced mine owners to accept arbitration to end the coal strike of 1902, and helped regulate big business through gentlemens agreements with U.S. Steel and other large companies.

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Roosevelt and Taft Progress Check 172 What were President Roosevelts views on conservation, and how did he act on those views? He believed that conservation should guide the nations management of its natural resources. He acted on his beliefs by supporting the passing of the Newlands Reclamation Act and establishing a national park system.

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Roosevelt and Taft Progress Check 174 Which of Tafts actions most harmed his standing among progressives? He harmed his standing among progressives by signing the Payne- Aldrich Act, which barely cut tariffs on some goods and raised tariffs on others, and by his appointment of conservative lawyer Richard A. Ballinger as secretary of interior.

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Roosevelt and Taft DBQ 171 Based on the excerpt, how would you describe the attitude of slaughterhouse owners in Sinclairs time? They were only interested in selling their products and didnt care how bad or dangerous they were.

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Roosevelt and Taft Critical Thinking 172 How might Pinchots study of forestry have helped him in his work with the U.S. Forest Service? Roosevelt and Pinchot both believed that trained experts in forestry should apply scientific methods in managing natural resources. Pinchots studies gave him the expertise for the job.

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Roosevelt and Taft Critical Thinking 173 Why do you think Pinchot made accusations against Ballinger? Pinchot disagreed with Ballingers approach to conservation and probably wanted him discredited.

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Roosevelt and Taft Critical Thinking 174 What might happen if one of these boys slips? If a boy slips he might be badly injured.