1. Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal

2. Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal
"Square Deal" embraced the three C's:
control of the corporations
consumer protection
conservation of natural resources.
Reflected Roosevelt’s Progressive policies
Government responsible for the Nation’s welfare
President plays a role in shaping legislation

3. “All I ask is a square deal for every man. Give him a fair chance
“All I ask is a square deal for every man. Give him a fair chance. Do not let him wrong anyone, and do not let him be wronged.” -Theodore Roosevelt

5. Strike Mediation 1902 in Pennsylvania
Had the federal government interfere in a strike because public welfare was threatened
Mediated an agreement between the striking coal miners and management

7. Conserve Natural Resources
Set aside forestland, water- power sites, and more land to be explored for mineral and water resources
Created National Parks and wildlife sanctuaries

11. Regulating Trusts
Roosevelt did not believe large corporations and trusts (monopolies) were bad- just the ones that abused the public and competition
Sued 45 companies under the Sherman Anti-Trust Act
Got the nickname “Trust-Buster” as a result

12. But, Who was the real “Trustbuster?”

14. Regulation of Transportation
Strengthened the Interstate Commerce Act (ICC) of 1877 by getting the Hepburn and Elkins Acts passed
These acts gave the ICC the power to set maximum railroad rates and made it illegal for railroads (RR’s) to give rebates

16. Protecting Health
1906- the Meat Inspection Act was passed which made canned meat safer to eat
1906 – Pure Food and Drug Act
Required labels on packaged food
Restricted what additives could be put in the packaged food

18. Increasing Federal Power
The regulations of the Square Deal interfered with business to protect the public and ensure social justice. The conservation measures had the government setting aside resources for the future.
How did one of these actions increase the power of the Federal government?