Comparing Two Progressives

Most Progressive Presidents Progressives used the ideals of democracy, efficiency, regulation, and social justice to try to create a better world than the one that they found themselves living in. It was thought of as the tool by which America could achieve positive change and solve problems.
Roosevelt:
Roosevelt’s mail goal was to uphold and maintain the framer’s government of the people, by the people, and for the people. (Bull Moose Party, 1912) He saw the benefit of increased efficiency brought on by Big Business but stressed the need to legislate against its abuse of power while, in his "New Nationalism", emphasized the need for enhanced regulation and legislation to combat the evils of Big Business and at the same time

They were not always successful, and their ideals often fell short, particularly in the realm of racial equality and in solving all the ills of society as any look at our communities today will attest. The major difference between them was that, of the two Progressive’s, only President Theodore Wilson got the chance to accomplish big goals through direct means. Wilson came from a university background, serving as president of Princeton University before vaulting into the White House (with a short sojourn as New Jersey governor along the way). That implies a very noticeable difference between the two presidents. Both wrote and spoke in avowedly moral terms, appealing to ideals as well as interest. Both envisioned gradually reforming the international system, both to safeguard America from predatory Old World politics and to put in place laws. Roosevelt was a Republican/Bull Moose Progressive and his progressive agenda was mostly based on a philosophy of a strong Federal government. Thus his initiatives helped to grow the Federal government and increase its authority/power. For example he pushed for more government regulations of business, the food industry, established national parks and forests. He was aggressive with foreign policy, and was willing to use military power/influence in American foreign policy to get his way on certain initiatives such as building the Panama Canal and saying we should "Speak softly and carry a big stick". (Bull Moose Party, 1912) Wilson was a Democrat and thus was more of a traditional liberal, with increased social programs and a progressive tax system which taxes the wealthy at a higher rate. He was also more passive and was reluctant to get involved in WWI, although after three years he eventually had no