Teddy Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States who served from 1901 to 1909. He was known for his progressive reforms aimed at regulating big businesses, protecting consumers' rights, conserving natural resources through environmental conservation measures, and expanding America's global influence.
Related terms
Progressive Era: The Progressive Era in American history refers to a period from approximately 1890s to early 1920s characterized by social activism and reform efforts aimed at addressing societal problems caused by industrialization.
Trust-Busting: Trust-busting refers to the efforts made by the government to break up or regulate large monopolies and trusts that were seen as hindering competition and harming consumers.
Square Deal: The Square Deal was Teddy Roosevelt's domestic policy agenda, which aimed to strike a balance between labor, business interests, and consumer protection. It sought to address economic inequality and promote fairness in society.