How the Federal Government’s Power Increased Under Theodore Roosevelt
How the Federal Government’s Power Increased Under Theodore Roosevelt America has had a lot of presidents throughout it history; moreover, Theodore Roosevelt was one of the most influential presidents. America was in a time where the federal government had a hands off approach to supporting labor. In serious cases the military was use to bust up strikes. America was becoming intertwined with other countries and this left the door open for Roosevelt to set up Americas foreign policy. Under President Theodore Roosevelt the power of federal government increased as the army and navy grew, it became more evolved in private economy and in the general welfare in the lives of America. President Roosevelt pushed his presidential powers and strengthened the American army and navy; thus, he also let the world know that America would impose their will on anyone who dared to oppose them. One of the benefits of the big stick policy was the Hay-Buanu-Treaty which scored the U.S. exclusive rights over the canal zone in Panama. In 1904 the 10 year construction of the Panama can began. With this strategic canal America had a strong say in what happened with coherence in Central America. Thanks to this America was able to effectively transports their goods at lower prices; thus, the American economy was positively effected by the Canal. Roosevelt , a Harvard graduate, greatly increased the number of ships and men in the army and navy. This meant America could now back up what they say with a strong military. With this they were able to earn the respect of foreign nations. A mutual respect with Japan the Taft- Katsura Memorandum which stated both countries would respect each other territories in the Pacific Ocean. As a showing of power Roosevelt sent “The Great White Fleet” on a two year world cruise. Under Roosevelt congress approved a policy to build two new battle ships every year. This meant the U.S would continue to have a strong navy long after Roosevelt’s presidency