1. Baltimore Polytechnic Institute December 9, 2010 U.S. History Mr. Green

2. 1. This is what Theodore Roosevelt promised that the common people would receive A. Square Deal B. New Deal C. Fair Deal D. Old Deal 2. He seceded President William McKinley after McKinley was assassinated A. Grover Cleveland B. Theodore Roosevelt C. Franklin Roosevelt D. William Howard Taft 3. This child’s toy is named after a president A. pull-cart B. Wagon wheel C. Teddy bear D. sling-shot 4. Theodore Roosevelt believed A. state governments could fix society’s problems B. local governments could right the wrongs of society C. the military should repair the economy D. that the federal government could improve people’s lives 5. Theodore Roosevelt A. was known as a trustbuster B. Served 2 complete terms as President C. did not run for President in 1912 D. did not serve in the Spanish-American War

3. The students will summarize the events of Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency by identifying the steps he used to break trusts in the United States Hand-in: 9.2 Chart Warm-up Question: Review the photo on page 342 and answer the following questions: 1. What is President Roosevelt doing in the photo? 2. What can you infer about his character and personality from the photo?

4. A Rough-Riding President Theodore Roosevelt was not supposed to be President New York bosses convinced Republicans to nominate him for vice-President in 1900 President McKinley assassinated Roosevelt becomes youngest President-42 years old Roosevelt’s Rise New York State Assembly, NYC police commissioner, ass’t secretary of U.S. Navy, served in Spanish-American war, Governor of NY

5. Used the media and his popularity to push his programs Bully pulpit to influence media and shape legislation

6. 1902 Coal Strike 140,000 coal miners in PA struck As winter approached, schools, hospitals, factories were without coal Roosevelt called both sides to meet Federal Arbitration Roosevelt threatened to take over the mines Miners got 10% raise and a 9 hour day If a strike threatens the public welfare, the federal government can intervene

7. Trust-busting Roosevelt attacked specific trusts to break up Filed 44 anti-trust suits Railroad regulation 1. Illegal for railroad officials to give rebates 2. Rates could only change with public notice 3. Ended free railroad passes 4. Maximum railroad rates

8. ProblemWhat steps did Roosevelt take to solve each problem? Which legislation helped solve the problem? 1. 1902 Coal Strike 2. Trusts 3. Unregulated big business (railroads)

9. Explain the impact of Teddy Roosevelt on national politics. Think about how he changed the manner in which a President garners support.

10.  Chapter 9 Vocabulary due on Friday  Read Chapter 9 Section 3 pages 341-347