Theodore Roethke

Pinchot and the Forests From 1890-1920 the United States went through a period of reform known as the Progressive Era. The era’s reformers had a wide variety of social, political, and economic goals that they began pursuing at a grassroots level, such as temperance and women’s suffrage (“Progressive Era and World War I”). A significant facet of the era was the Conservation Movement, whose philosophy came from the writings of early naturalists such as John Muir (1838-1914) (“Conservative…

Nicaragua represents a major component of Latin American history in the 19 century. Although Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, and other countries in Central America are developing countries, there are three major events in its history that has shaped its economic conditions of the present. These include: the enactment of liberal policies, the William Walker affair, and production of bananas in Nicaragua. In early Nicaraguan politics, there was a polarization of beliefs between the liberals and…

The Spanish -American war didn’t last long but it left a huge impact on spain and the caribbean islands. Spain’s navy was weakened and they had to give a lot of the islands to the U.S. This also gave the caribbean islands their independence from spain. Because of Yellow Journalism, Spanish cruelty towards Indians, U.S. support of cuba’s independence, and the sinking of the U.S.S Maine. The Spanish -American war started in April, 1898. The defination of yellow journalism is where newspapers…

The Progressive Party emerged in the wake of the depression of 1890's. Many Americans believed that the nation was in need of drastic reform because of the turmoil caused by the depression and economic hard times. The nation was left in what hey thought to be a very dangerous state. The Progressive Party fought for reform that would be more fit for modern society of the time. Although the Progressive Party did ultimately came to an end, its influence can still be seen today. The original goals…

Document Project 20 Imperialism vs. Anti-Imperialism In the final decade of the nineteenth century, the United States transformed itself into an imperial power. Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt carried out the tasks important for this imperialism in that era by -enalrging the navy -constructing a cana that linked Atlantic and Pacific oceans - and got stations and army bases in the Pacific to service the fleet. U.S. officials disregarded the nationalistic views of freedom…

Theodore Roosevelt branded his name in America history due to his extensive background in politics; He served as Governor of New York, Vice President, and soon after became the 26th President of the United States. He was the first President to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. He accomplished many things during the Progressive Era and it was the beginning for what was to come for America. Theordore Roosevelt was a part of the corporate world and believed there should be regulations put in place…

Reginald Crundall Punnett was born in 1875 and died 1967.He suffered from appendicitis.Appendicitis is a severe syndrome that makes the appendix painful and inflamed.Reginald was very fond of books.He always wanted to read them.Reginald’s father brought him books and Reginald was always happy.When he read the books they inspired him to become a medical doctor when he was older. Punnett was as interested in sports.He liked to play lacrosse.Reginald's father would take him and himself the country…

Volleyball has been played for over 100 years. The game of volleyball has been changed several times science William G. Morgan invented it back in 1895. He was a graduate from Springfield, Illinois college of the YMCA. The name of the game has been changed three times. Volleyball is now played all around the world. William G. Morgan is the son of George Henry Morgan and Nancy Chatfield. He was born in Lockport, New York, United States on January 23, 1870. He was the oldest and most intelligent…

Jacob Riis was a Danish born immigrant that arrived to the United States in 1870. As a police reporter, Riis used his interest in tenement life and knowledge of photography to attempt to bring about social change for the impoverished of New York. His crusade against poverty culminated in the publication of his work How the Other Half Lives, in which Riis presents a thorough analysis of the problems faced by the poor of New York as a result of urban expansion, rapid industrialization and…

Progressive Presidents After analyzing Woodrow Wilson, William H. Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt, it is easy to conclude that they are all Progressive in their own way. However, some are more so than the others. Each of the three Progressive Era presidents worked to support labor reform, but Roosevelt did more than just that. Theodore Roosevelt was the most Progressive president out of the three because despite failing to push for several reforms, he succeeding in establishing progress in the…