Theodore Hesburgh

The building of the Panama Canal was overseen by Theodore Roosevelt who was president at the time. This was a goal that the United States was reaching at for a long time. This was a trans-isthmian canal that would later help in the transportation of materials across the coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific. In the mid nineteenth century, the United States and Great Britain began to discuss a Clayton-Bulwer Treaty to that would rival a proposed canal through the Central American Republic of…

The Progressivism started in the nineteenth century, more specifically in 1900 to 1920 the was a reform movement complex and fascinating political movement. Its goal was a greater democracy, honest, efficient and active government making more justice for the society and regulating the business. The purpose of the government was to expand the power so government can play more positive role in the society and its principal role was to use the government as an agency of human welfare. The…

The Unabomber Theodore J. Kaczynski otherwise known as the Unabomber was an American domestic terrorist. Theodore, also known as Ted was born on May 22, 1942, in Chicago Illinois. When he was a child he had an allergic reaction to a medication. He was then isolated and kept away from people till he recovered. After he was released from isolation, people said that his personality was different, It was also said that the arrival of his younger brother played a roll in his behaviors. He was…

One Muckraker’s Societal Influence: The Movement of Federal Food Regulation Issued in the United States Upton Sinclair, once said due to public recognition of his 1904 novel, The Jungle “I aimed for the public's heart, and by accident I hit the stomach instead”. A socialist, and muckraker railed for public outcry of labor equity. He launched a consumer movement through the midst of a harsh stockyard strike from unfairly payed wage workers, socialist writer Upton Sinclair visited Chicago’s…

Theodore Roosevelt lead the United States as president during the Progressive Era (1890-1920). It was an important time for the country in which goals were to refine political and social life of Americans. Roosevelt seemed to have really cared about the citizens of the United States, and worked hard to have a relationship with the people in order to improve the nation. He had a drive to not only society but also government. He is considered a good president because he worked hard for the…

The Monroe Doctrine was enunciated in December 2, 1823 by the fifth president of the United Stated, James Monroe. According to the Office of the Historian: “The three main concepts of the doctrine—separate spheres of influence for the Americas and Europe, non-colonization, and non-intervention—were designed to signify a clear break between the New World and the autocratic realm of Europe (Historian).” In other words, the purpose of this doctrine was to let the world know that not only United…

military actions of the day. Some of these problems had relations to unsanitary living conditions, low wages, long hours, unsafe working conditions, child labor, no access to education, racism, discrimination, segregations, female suffrage, etc. Theodore…

Have you ever though about rather Providence Canyon should become a national Park??There is a lot of history behind the Canyon.The Grand Canyon is know as the Little Grand Canyon.The grand canyon is know from it's features.Say if an animal there you never saw before you would like to see and you would have the opportunity to see that once in a life time animal.The Canyon should be considered a National Park that would be so fun.It would be enjoying and a World class experience.Based on…

Theodore Roosevelt is widely regarded as the first modern president of the United States. He is known for his achievements in the social, political, and business world during the Progressive Era. His achievements helped shape and change America for the better, and because of this impact, he is one of the faces found on Mount Rushmore. His many reforms for big business, conservationism, and his impact on the meat packing industry, all made President Roosevelt one of the most significant…

president running mate. The Republican Party split over their choice for a presidential candidate. Conservative Republicans re-nominated President William Taft. While the progressive wing split off to form the Progressive Party and they nominated Theodore Roosevelt, who had already served as the president from 1901 to 1909. With the Republicans divided, Wilson, won 435 electoral votes compared to the 88 votes Roosevelt and the eight Taft received. He received nearly 42 percent of the popular…