Theodore Roosevelt and the Progressive Party

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During the turn of 19th century and the beginning of 20th century, Americans were going through a rapidly growing industries and corporations, corruption in the political system, and disorder in the structure of the country. It led to the reform of movement which ultimately led to the creation of a third party called the Progressive Party. It was also known as the “Bull Moose Party.” Some of the programs and policies that are still in existence today were created by The Progressive Party who reached their peak during the 1912 Presidential election (Milkis, p. 30). Theodore Roosevelt had become the President after William McKinley was assassinated; he became the youngest President at the age 42. As a President, he attempted to move the Republican Party into the direction of Progressivism, including the increased regulations of businesses. Also, during his presidency, he brought many changes in United States. After his two terms were completed, William Taft was elected as President. Roosevelt believed that Taft would carry out his Progressive ideals, but over time he was not able to appease both side the progressives and the conservatives of the Republican Party (Milkis, p. 40). In result, Roosevelt announced that he would re-enter the political realm and seek nomination from the Republicans; however, the Republicans went on to support Taft and Roosevelt went on to create a new party called the Progressive Party (Milkis, p. 42).

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858 in New York, New York. As a young boy, Roosevelt was a sickly, delicate boy, suffered much from asthma and many times had to be taken to away on trips to find a better place where he was able to breathe (Roosevelt, Theodore, p 17). He spent much of his life b...

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...the “contract with the people.” While on his tour, there was an assassination attempt made on him as well. He put forth many reforms that needed to be resolved, but in the end, he unable to win the election.

Works Cited

• Book Title: Theodore Roosevelt: An Autobiography. Theodore Roosevelt - Author. Publisher: Macmillan. Place of Publication: New York. Publication Year: 1913

• Wisconsin magazine of history: Volume 53, number 4, summer, 1970

http://content.wisconsinhistory.org/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/wmh&CISOPTR=25378&CISOSHOW=25324

• Book Title: Theodore Roosevelt and His Times: A Chronicle of the Progressive Movement. Harold Howland - Author. Publisher: Yale University Press. Place of Publication: New Haven, CT. Publication Year: 1921.

• Theodore Roosevelt, the Progressive Party, and the transformation of American democracy. Author – Sidney M. Milkis

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