Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, former presidents of the United States in the early 1900s, have impacted America deeply with their domestic policies. These two presidents had some similar views; however, the vision that these two presidents had were executed differently. Theodore Roosevelt, a progressive and conservationist, believed in creating a powerful nation and assisting the employees in businesses. Woodrow Wilson, a progressive and idealist, believed in trying to make the world a peaceful place. After Roosevelt’s term, William Howard Taft was president for one term. After that term in the Election of 1912, the Republican party split into the Progressive party and the Republican Party due to both, Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft respectively, wanting to run for office. Due to this party split, the Republicans lost the election to the Democrats (Doc E). This led to Woodrow Wilson winning the Election of 1912. These men had great aspirations for their nation, and their domestic policies on Progressive reform helped affect the government’s role in American lives. President Roosevelt worked towards many different objectives throughout his 8 years of presidency. He believed in the social justice and economic opportunity of the people. For this reason, he committed himself and the government to trying to regulate big businesses and being in favor of the workers after being elected president (Doc A). One example of this taking place would be the Coal Strike of 1902. During this strike, workers demanded shorter work days, higher wages, and recognition of the union. When the coal company failed to meet the workers’ demands, the government was forced to intervene to avoid the risk of a coal shortage for the winter. The go... ... middle of paper ... ...wo progressive presidents who had visions of America and tried making the country a better place to live in. Theodore Roosevelt believed that everyone should have equal rights, and he tried making America a conservative country that regulated trusts and big businesses. Wilson, on the other hand, was a racist idealist who tried making the world a happier and more peaceful world to live in. In addition, he believed that big businesses and trusts should be abolished rather than regulated. No matter of the circumstances or differences, these two men greatly affected America and the federal government while in office. Altogether, it can be seen that these two men had similar views in certain areas, and to fix it, they executed their visions differently. Nevertheless, they accomplished their goals, and their change has benefitted America and the federal government greatly.
To begin with, Roosevelt made many important modifications to the way the government should be run. Roosevelt’s major plan to help America was his “Square Deal.” Roosevelt was a big believer in compromise, and he believed that the square deal would help compromise power between workers and their employers. This outlined consumer protection, control of ...
The election of 1912 signified a turning point in American history. Friends, Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft, competed against each other for the presidency. Though both progressive, they disagreed on how the country needed to run. Roosevelts ever increasing progressivism caused their stances on many important issues to be much different. Although, they did have some points on which they agreed.
...e worker had to wear uniform, work with better equipment, and follow steps of inspection. Although they got better condition, but they were still treated badly from owners, they would be kicked out if they were sick or diseased or not able to work. Roosevelt was a progressive president, his success in Meat Inspection Act reformed meat industry. With Roosevelt, business elements were always the decisive factor, and it could be better if he paid any attention on civil elements.
While both of these men considered themselves to be part of the progressives and shared some similar opinions, they also differed from each other greatly and were apparent in their views during this time. These two candidates believed strongly that rising power should come with the presidency, economic improvement, opposition of monopolistic businesses, and they both advocated steering away from the isolationism that the country once upheld. The campaigns of the two men spoke of New Nationalism and New Freedom, and the two campaigns had some commonality between the two of them. Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson both expressed their concerns about the wrongs of corruption and what roles could be served by increased government control and regulation over businesses.
The power that was bestowed upon the presidents of this era exceeds what any other president ever received. Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, two of the most renowned presidents of the progressive era, shared kindred goals in their domestic policies but differed from each other in their foreign policies.. Roosevelt took aggressive action in partaking with foreign affairs, while Wilson tried to remain uninvolved until the well-being of his country was at stake.
The presidencies of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt were, essentially, defined by their experiences with war. Wilson, after narrowly winning a second term in office in 1916, was faced with the onset of World War I. Roosevelt – first elected in 1932, the first of his four terms – entered office while the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression and then led the United States through most of World War II. Though the two world wars began in two very different international settings, the two presidents appeared to share an ideological view and supported the proposal of an international institution that could make the world safe for American democracy. Despite their similarities, however, Roosevelt’s views on international order changed as the United States entered the war. While both presidents had an idealist, Wilsonian view in regards to the international stage and, more specifically, international institutions, Wilson and Roosevelt differed slightly. Wilson fervently believed throughout his presidency that international institutions were necessary in the developing international scene, whereas Roosevelt, towards the end of his presidency, began to question Wilsonian vision. While Roosevelt’s opinion on international institutions shifted, however, the two presidents ultimately opened up the rest of the United States to Wilsonian thinking.
In the end Theodore Roosevelt handled the Coal Strike of 1902 in a very intelligent manner. For the first time in American history, a president didn’t side with the business owners (David Kennedy). He also set a precedent for handling future strikes. Negotiation was now the preferred way to handle a strike (Grossman). Roosevelt said in a speech during the strike, “I speak for neither the operators nor the miners but for the general public (Grossman).” The federal government was now tasked with the responsibility of protecting the interests of the public during a strike.
...essives, they still recognized the utility of local government. In that sense, the Wilsonian system was the most integrated. The political parties were broad organizations, spanning from local to national politics and hopefully fostering some sort of interconnectivity. Wilson acknowledged the danger and rigidity of a two-party system, but also realized that parties would balance a government's tendency to accumulate excessive amounts of power. The individual was able to engage himself in politics, but the functionality of the Federal Government was never impeded upon. Somehow, Wilson had nearly resolved the differences that had been plaguing American politics for the preceding century. He was the first president to recognize that he possessed two responsibilities as a party leader and policy-maker and that is why his system was so admirable, enduring and emulated.
President Theodore Roosevelt became the twenty sixth president of the United States of America in September 1901. During his time in office many changes took place, reflecting his own social and political beliefs. These social and political beliefs, as well as the domestic policies of his administration reflect how progressive he was as president. In this essay I will firstly discuss what being progressive entails. I will then discuss Roosevelt’s social and political beliefs as well as the domestic policies of his administration, which will reflect how closely Roosevelt can be associated with the progressive movement.
All in all these two presidents had similar goals. They just achieved them in different ways. Wilson and Roosevelt were idealists who wanted the U.S. to be more active in world affairs. Both were willing to take drastic action to protect the United States. Roosevelt relocated Japanese Americans and enforced trade embargos on European and Asian nations. Wilson cracked down on Germany’s actions during WWI and the breaking of that agreement lead to Wilson declaring war on Germany. These actions have changed our history forever and the worlds. If it weren’t for US entering either war, Germany may have won and the world we know today would be way different.
The election in 1912 brought a new Political Party to the ballot. Americans were used to Democrats and Republicans, but they now had the Bull Moose Party or Progressives. The Progressives were those who “firmly believed that they could change society for the better, and even come close to a state of perfection” (Bowles, M.D., 2011). The Progressives were “committed to the principle of government by a self-controlled democracy expressing its will through representatives of the people,” (Bull Moose Party, 1912). Theodore Roosevelt was and is the most famous of the Progressives and Woodrow Wilson who was a Progressive Democrat, would go head to head for election as President of the United States. Roosevelt had been President of the United States from 1900-1907. Each of them had their strong points and ideals of what needed to be accomplished to build a stronger nation, but what those ideals were and how to go about enacting them was very much different. Even though both were leaders of the Progressive Movement, Roosevelt and Wilson were very different men.
During the Progressive Era it was a great time for social change, and economic growth in the United States. The movement involved promoters from both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as members from third parties who concentrated on specific issues. The Progressives were middle-class citizens who’s intent on improving society and saving capitalism in the United States by cutting the worst abuses of the capital system. Several concerns targeted for reform by the Progressives were direct outcomes of the large amount of immigration, and industrialization that was occurring during this time period. Political parties were using the voting base offered by these immigrants to pursue their own goals, often helping the immigrant families
The first progressive president was Republican Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy was already well-known for his heroic actions in the Spanish-American War by leading the “Rough Riders” and his belief on Foreign Policy of “speaking softly and carrying a big stick”.
During the 20th century many different presidents went in and out of the doors of the White House serving the country the best they could. However, two of these men hold a place in American history as perhaps the greatest leaders that had ever served our country. Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson are two extraordinary men that symbolize the hope and aspirations of the American people during such a tumultuous time in United States history. Both of these men held leadership qualities like no other, had strong views for America, and held exceptional ideas on foreign policy.
Even though they were both progressives, the two presidents had different paths in mind for the future of the United States. Their different perspective and priorities were evident in their speeches: New Nationalism by Roosevelt and New Freedom by Wilson. Wilson's New Freedom looked to the destruction of all trusts to promote economic competition and permit small businesses once again to flourish. While the federal government was to use its power on a one-time basis to bust all trusts, the federal government was to have no role in regulating business. Any regulation would have to be done by state governments. This contrasted markedly with Roosevelt's New Nationalism,...