Why was Theodore Roosevelt a progressive president?

Answer 1

In the early 20th century, Teddy Roosevelt was a powerful progressive who, like others in that movement was pro-labor, fair trade and against monopolies. Though considered a moderate, he ended school segregation while still governor of New York.

Answer 2

Theodore Roosevelt was the right man at the right time for America. The US had just become a world power for the first time as a result of the Spanish American War. Roosevelt was a hero of that war. He brought a wealth of political experience to the job of President, and relished flexing American muscle when a job needed to be done, like the Panama Canal. As former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, he realized the building of a Canal would allow the US to maintain a flexible two ocean navy. This was essential for a world power. He was also a physically vigorous man, furthering America's youthful status. He was a champion of the environment, preserving large tracts of land to be protected by the Federal Government for all to enjoy.

Answer 3

Because he wanted to improve social and polotical problems.

Answer 4

Theodore Roosevelt was the president who began the establishment of National Parks for public use.

He was the president that believed in Speak Softly but Carry a Big Stick.

Answer 5

he wanted to keep every thing the same way it was but he wanted to make it better. that's he came up with a the square deal .

Answer 6

he was cuz he felt like it. :):):):):):):):):):):):)