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25 Cards in this Set
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What did Theodore Roosevelt's rise to the governorship of New York do for the Republican political machine in New York?
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It spelled big trouble
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Why were the party bosses and the nations shocked?
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Because anarchist Leon Czolgosz fatally shot President William McKinley in 1901.
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What kind of reformer was Theodore Roosevelt?
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An energetic reformer.
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What part of the offic did Theordore Roosevelt hold?
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The highest in the land.
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How old was Theordore Roosevelt when he took office?
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42 years old and the youngest person ever to become president.
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What did most presidents have in the 1800s?
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They had taken a hands-off approach to governing..
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What kind of approach did Teddy Roosevelt have in governing?
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Hands-on approach.
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What is bully pulpit?
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a powerful platform to publicize important issues and seek support for Teddy Roosevelt policies.
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How did Roosevelt bring new momentum to the Progressive movement?
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with great enthusiasm and energy.
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What happen soon after the new president took office?
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Some 150,000 Pennsylvania coal miners struck for higher wages, shorter hours, and recognition of their union.
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What did the strike do for Roosevelt?
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It gave him opportunity to define his view of the presidency.
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What happened as winter neared?
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Roosevelt feared what might happen if the strike was not resolved.
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What did Northern cities depend on Pennslyvania?
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coal for heating.
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What did the president feel compelled to use his influence on?
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"to bring to an end a situation which has become literally intolerable."
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What did Roosevelt urged the mine owners to do?
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To accept arbitration.
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What is the arbitration process?
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Where two opposing sides agree to allow a third party to settle a dispute.
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Who agreed to accept arbitration and who refused it?
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The workers accept it and the mine owners refused it.
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What happened as winter drew nearer?
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Roosevelt threatened to take over the mines.
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What happened after a three-month investigation?
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The arbitrators announced their decision to give workers a shorter workday and higher pay but did not require the mining companies to recognize the union.
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What happened for the first time?
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The federal government had intervened in a strike to protect the interests of the workers and the public.
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What kind of compromise did Roosevelt pronounced?
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The square deal.
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What was the square deal?
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Roosevelt's campaign slogan and the framework for his entire presidency. He promised to "see that each person is given a square deal, because he is entitled to no more and should receive no less."
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What did Roosevelt's promise reveal?
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His belief that the needs of workers, business, and consumers should be balanced.
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What did Roosevelt's square deal calling for limiting?
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power of trusts, promoting public health and safety, and improving working conditions.
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Did the popular president face opposition for the nomination with his party?
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no
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