1 Mar 48:46 AM Obj SWBAT Describe how the Presidents of the Progressive Era helped to bring change to America DO NOW Look at the following cartoon and answer the questions: 1) What is a trust? 2) What do the railroad tracks represent? 3) What does the elephant represent? 4) What are two reasons Roosevelt would bust this trust? Mar 48:46 AM 1) Describe what is happening in this cartoon 2) How does the artist show that trusts are greedy? 3) How do you think business owners feel about Roosevelt and his policies toward trusts. Mar 48:46 AM Progressive Presidents Theodore Roosevelt William Taft Woodrow Wilson Mar 48:46 AM Theodore roosevelt Mar 39:11 PM • Why is Theodore Roosevelt considered a Progressive President? > Square Deal provided equal opportunities for all citizens. > As a “trustbuster” he broke up unfair trusts & monopolies. > Helped workers gain fair contracts from owners. > TR made food and medicine safer for public use. > Protected America’s natural resources and created the national park system for future generations to enjoy. Mar 48:46 AM