“The principles for which we stand are the principles of fair play and a square deal for every man and every woman in the United States… I wish to see you boys join the Progressive Party, and act… as good citizens in the same way I’d expect any one of you to act in a football game. In other words, don’t flinch, don’t fold, and hit the line hard.”

A. Middle to upper class B. sickly and small as a child C. interests ~ reading, writing D. Age 10, discovered boxing 1. “I’ll make my body” 2. physically strenuous life

A. first wife and mother died on same day B. Alcoholic brother C. Youngest son killed in WWI D. Focused on the joy of life

Some said that he… “generated so much energy that if you met him, you left the event with bits of his personality stuck to your clothes”

A. Extremely well read B. Listened to all perspectives C. Focused on public good D. Surrounded himself with quality people

A. Governor of New York ~ B. Vice-President ~ C. President ~ youngest president in history 2. president by accident 3. “That Damned Cowboy!”

A. strong, aggressive role as President B. Mediated Coal Strike of 1902 C. Trustbuster 1. Good Trusts vs Bad Trusts D. Consumer Protection 1. Meat Inspection Act (1906) 2. Pure Food and Drug Act (1906) E. Conserve Natural Resources 1. Map page 237

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A. “Teddy Bear” B. First Modern President C. People’s President D. Government action to social and economic problems E. Moderate reform, not radical change