TR's Square Deal

1. How did Roosevelt create the modern presidency?

Roosevelt was different from other presidents because he used his popularity and personality to advance his programs. Soon after Roosevelt became president he dominated the news with his many exploits. He combined his knowledge of sports with his knowledge of Politics to help him form the modern presidency.



2. How did Roosevelt's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?

Roosevelt had threatend to take over mines. He called for a third party to get involved and the third party worked with the two arguing sides. in 1903 the commission issued a compromise settlement. The miners got 10%pay hike and also a shorter nine-hour day but they lost the demand to close the shop.



3. What did Roosevelt do to the trusts and railroads?

Roosevelt did many things to the trusts and railroads. For the railroads crongressed pass the Elkins Act in 1903. The Elkins Act made it illegal for railroad offcials to export and shippers to recieve. The Act also stated that the railroads couldn't change the set rates without notifying the public.



4. What legislation passed during Roosevelt's presidency protected citizens?

the legislation that protected citizens and was also passed during Roosevelts presidency was the Meat inspection Act. The Meat Inspection Act dictated strict cleanliness for meatpackers.





5. What did Roosevelt do to protect the environment?

Before Roosevelt was president the Federal Government didnt pay much attention to the nation's natural sources. So a man named John Muir persuaded President Roosevelt to set aside 148 million forest reserves. Roosevelt set aside a 1.5 million acres of water power sites and also another 80 million that experts of the US Geological survey would explore for mineral and water resources.