Theodore Roosevelt & The Square Deal
Explore Theodore Roosevelt's progressive policies, including trust-busting and conservation.
Key Questions
- Explain the core principles of Theodore Roosevelt's 'Square Deal'.
- Analyze how Roosevelt used the power of the presidency to regulate big business.
- Differentiate between Roosevelt's approach to trusts and earlier government policies.
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