Theodore Cleaver

George Washington Policy of Isolationism Isolationism is a foreign policy adopted by a nation in which the country refuses to enter into any alliances, foreign trade or economic commitments. While England and France were at war Washington thought it was best to be neutral and not intervene. Washington established non-interventionism in his farewell address, and this policy was continued by Thomas Jefferson. During the 1790s, I think that isolationism was the best option for the United States…

within the processing plants. (Doc B) The efforts of muckrakers informed the public of these hazards, resulting in the federal government reforming the industry through the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act later in 1906. President Theodore Roosevelt…

Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27th, 1858 in New York. As a young boy he was interested in natural history and sports. After attending Harvard University he got elected to the New York State Assembly, where he served two terms. He unexpectedly became the 26th president of the US after the assassination of William McKinley. Through many hardships and losses, Theodore Roosevelt still managed to turn the United States in the correct direction by helping them push through the…

Although FDR died before the World War II ended, his influence shaped the postwar world. After years of isolation, when the US entered WW2, Roosevelt recognized that traditional world powers like Great Britain and France would no longer be strong enough to police the world. Realizing that it would be America’s responsibility to combat forces opposed to democracy, he began to make plans in a series of conferences with allied leaders, even as the war raged on. At the Atlantic Conference,…

The early part of the 1900’s, was a time for major changes in America. A full history of social movements shaped progressive thought throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Historian Sidney Milkis characterizes the accomplishments of the original Progressive Era as “momentous reconstructions of politics,” a description that equally applies to the numerous social movements that aimed to better position America’s political and social order with its ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity for…

Progressive Presidents The progressive presidents Taft, Wilson, and Roosevelt were all successful Presidents who changed the U.S. for the improvement of the future of the U.S. Though the most successful president in reforming the U.S. was President Theodore Roosevelt because of the many deeds he had done to improve the United States for the better. Roosevelt created the Sherman Antitrust Act, which protected smaller businesses, he signed the Pure food and drug Act, that made meat companies to…

Paper #2 The Progressives were men who lived in the United States during the Progressive Era. They were set on trying to change America for the better. This was during the time between the 1800s and 1900s. America was modernizing quickly, becoming almost too big for their britches. Meaning they were advancing very quickly, but the growing companies of the rich gave to little care to those actually working in the modern factories. It was all about making money and there was quick a large amount…

Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were both phenomenal presidents in American history. “Teddy” Roosevelt was our 26th president and had many accomplishments within our country with the “Square Deal.” Roosevelt helped Americans with regulating railroad rates, and resolving the Anthracite Coal Strike in 1902. Woodrow Wilson was our 28th president who defeated TR in the election of 1812. Like TR, he also had many accomplishments with the “New Freedom” deal. Wilson lowered the protective tariff…

The Progressive Era was a time when a diverse group of critics and reformers came together to solve the issues within America. During this period of time there were tensions between the ideals of social justice and the urge for social control, but because of these tensions many achievements can now be associated with this. The main groups during this period of time were the Muckrakers, Women Reformers, and African Americans. The Muckrakers were small groups of investigative reporters that wrote…

Franklin Delano Roosevelt was the 32nd American president who led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II. Throughout his time, he had polio in 1921 which put him in a wheelchair most of his adult life. Roosevelt was born on January 30,1882, in Hyde Park, New York. Roosevelt was the only child and was educated only about government until 14. He went to Gorton School for Boys and graduated in 1900. During World War II, FDR was a commander in chief who helped develop a…