Theodore Roosevelt And Progressivism

The 26th president Theodore Roosevelt was a proponent of the "New Nationalist" variety of Progressivism. As a master of populist rhetoric and public charm, Roosevelt quickly tapped into the widespread urgency for reform. Roosevelt and his administration pursued some cases against large companies like Northern Securities and the Swift Beef Trust, but Roosevelt actually went after fewer monopolies than his successor, William Howard Taft. Throughout his administration, Roosevelt attempted to strike a balance between employers and employees in labor disputes called the “Square Deal” policy. He made notable strides in the cause of conservationism and restricting private development on government lands.
Theodore Roosevelt's hand-picked successor,