The Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt vs. Woodrow Wilson
The Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt vs. Woodrow Wilson
Mike Jones
HIS 204 Dean Harris
February 24, 2014
The Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
Both former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson term in office contributed to the increase of working class Americans. Each of the presidents was part of Progressive era, where people mattered. They both had different political views. President Roosevelt was a Republican and President Wilson was a Democrat. However, they both have had strong foreign policies to protect the United States allies. President Roosevelt built a strong Navy program and built National Parks in the United States. On the other hand, Wilson wanted to ensure authority over unions. Even though both of these presidents had different views, their aim was the same: to create a better United States.
Both of these presidents were known for their role in the Progressive Era. The Progressive Era is noted from the 1890s to 1920s. It is known as the boost of political and social reform. Further, economic growth through industrialization helped the American people. The Progressive Party of 1912 was established because of a divide in the Republican Party during the 1912 presidential election. According to Wilson (1913), “Change is not worth while unless it is improvement. If I move out of my present house because I do not like it, then I have got to choose a better house, or build a better house, to justify the change.” This Progressive Party was established by Theodore Roosevelt after he lost the Republican nomination to the incumbent President William Howard Taft. Further, the Progressive Party was also known as the Bull Moose Party because of the emblem the party chose to represent them. Lastly, President Theodore Roosevelt was known for his boasting of the party saying it was "As strong as a bull moose."
“All progress depends on how fast you are going, and where you are going, and I
Mike Jones
HIS 204 Dean Harris
February 24, 2014
The Presidents: Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
Both former Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson term in office contributed to the increase of working class Americans. Each of the presidents was part of Progressive era, where people mattered. They both had different political views. President Roosevelt was a Republican and President Wilson was a Democrat. However, they both have had strong foreign policies to protect the United States allies. President Roosevelt built a strong Navy program and built National Parks in the United States. On the other hand, Wilson wanted to ensure authority over unions. Even though both of these presidents had different views, their aim was the same: to create a better United States.
Both of these presidents were known for their role in the Progressive Era. The Progressive Era is noted from the 1890s to 1920s. It is known as the boost of political and social reform. Further, economic growth through industrialization helped the American people. The Progressive Party of 1912 was established because of a divide in the Republican Party during the 1912 presidential election. According to Wilson (1913), “Change is not worth while unless it is improvement. If I move out of my present house because I do not like it, then I have got to choose a better house, or build a better house, to justify the change.” This Progressive Party was established by Theodore Roosevelt after he lost the Republican nomination to the incumbent President William Howard Taft. Further, the Progressive Party was also known as the Bull Moose Party because of the emblem the party chose to represent them. Lastly, President Theodore Roosevelt was known for his boasting of the party saying it was "As strong as a bull moose."
“All progress depends on how fast you are going, and where you are going, and I
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