11- PROGRESSIVE PRESIDENTS

How did President Theodore Roosevelt resolve the Coal Miners' Strike of 1902?

• He sided with the mine owners and suppressed the strike with force.

• He nationalized the coal mines and put them under government control.

• He brought representatives from both sides to the White House and threatened federal intervention if they couldn't negotiate.

• He offered financial incentives to the miners to return to work.

What three key areas did Theodore Roosevelt's "Square Deal" aim to address?

• Control of Corporations, Consumer Protection, Conservation of Natural Resources

• Economic Regulation, Social Welfare, Environmental Preservation

• Industrial Growth, Labor Rights, Agricultural Subsidies

• Foreign Policy, Military Expansion, Civil Rights

What unique distinction does William Howard Taft hold in U.S. history regarding government positions?

• He was the first President to serve more than two terms.

• He was the only man to hold the highest position in both the Executive and Judicial Branches.

• He was the youngest person ever elected President.

• He was the first President to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court.

What was a significant outcome of Theodore Roosevelt's decision to run as a third-party candidate in the 1912 presidential election?

• It led to a landslide victory for the Republican Party.

• It resulted in a split in the Republican vote, allowing the Democratic candidate to win.

• It established the Bull Moose Party as a dominant force in American politics.

• It forced William Howard Taft to withdraw from the race.

Which of the following legislative actions was a key part of Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" agenda during his presidency?

• Establishing the public sale of federal lands for development.

• Implementing the Underwood Tariff and a graduated income tax.

• Creating the National Park Service to protect existing parks.

• Busting twice as many trusts as his predecessor.