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    inclined to disagree with their poor working conditions. More changes evolved with discrimination laws growing. The freeing of the slaves in 1865 and the far reaching Civil Rights Act of 1964 are two of the dominant changes. One major part of the act was that a person could not be “discriminated against due to their...sex” (“Civil Rights Act” 1964). The case law grew from 1964. It is important to note that America as a nation is constantly changing. According to (Zimbroff‚ 2007) emigrants keep redefining

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    amongst the most beautiful Presidents of the United States was Teddy Roosevelt. Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was conceived on October 27‚ 1858‚ in New York City. His folks were Theodore Roosevelt Sr. also‚ Martha Bulloch. "Teedie‚" as his dear loved ones called him‚ was the second offspring of four. As he grew up he built up an adoration for regular history and perusing‚ and chasing‚ boxing‚ and wrestling. He was taught in costly private rudimentary and secondary schools. Roosevelt went to Harvard from

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    for reform at the national level‚ their major goal was government regulation of business. Seeking antitrust laws to eliminate monopolies‚ they also supported lower tariffs‚ a graduated income tax‚ and a system to control currency. They found a spokesperson in President Theodore Roosevelt.Regulation‚ Roosevelt believed‚ was the only way to solve the problems caused by big business. A leading publicist for progressive ideals‚ Roosevelt became known as a trustbuster. He revived the Sherman Antitrust

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    significant presidents of the United States was Theodore Roosevelt; born on October 27th‚ 1858 a day filled with great joy for his two parents Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. “Teddy” (as his family called him in part to distinguish him from his father) was the second of four children; he had two sisters and a brother. From a very young age‚ Theodore was sick with asthma so most of his childhood he spent on a bed propped up or slouched in a chair. Due to his many illnesses‚ he was tutored

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    Theodore Roosevelt was elected as the 26th president of the United States of America from the years 1901-1909. Roosevelt brought new concepts as well as his intelligent actions that inspire Americans today. He was known for leading a strong congress and brought new excitement to the United States of America. During his term he was also recognized for “steward of the people”‚ which meant he looked out after the citizens. The 26th presidentTheodore Roosevelt‚ became president in the years of 1901-1909

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    The Theodore Roosevelt National Park is a 110 square mile large park located in North Dakota. This park was made in honor of the 26th president of the United States of America‚ Theodore Roosevelt. There is actually a pretty long but very interesting history‚ including several stories of Theodore’s adventures‚ where he spent his time in the badlands‚ and who accompanied him on these frivolous adventures. One of the stories involves Roosevelt and his two ranch hands Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow chasing

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    Progressive Era was a turning point for the United States. It was a period of time were people were trying to fix the problems that were created before but not all were fixed. Many U.S citizens and the government work together so that they could improve the country and make step forward even with a few steps back. Rooseveltwas known as a progressive president during this era and had many accomplishments from limiting or stopping trusts to giving people the right to a direct vote and it was called the

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    Theodore Roosevelt had many philosophies for handling major events and foreign policies like building strategic structures like the Panama Canal and by making peace in other countries that were at war or were at a disagreement. He went to “less civilized” countries in an attempt to make peace and protect the world. What Roosevelt meant by less civilized was non-white‚ Latin‚ or Slavic countries. “He believed that a civilized nation had the right and duty to intervene in the affairs of uncivilized

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    late 1800’s America was starting to wear down. Our country was taking a nosedive. Corruption had seeped into most of the government. The ideas and equality that Lincoln had fought for were well nigh forgotten Large corporations would smash the “common” people and keep them from raising themselves back up. Our country was in ruins. Yet in spite of all this destruction‚ one person with a tremendous fighting will was able to turn it completely around. It turns out‚ all that was needed to bring this

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    Theodore Roosevelt New York City‚ New York (1858-1919) Professional Experience: 1914-1916: Requested that President Wilson allow him to lead a division of volunteers in WWI but was declined. 1909-1912: Served as special ambassador to England for King Edward VII’s funeral. Became unhappy with President Taft’s weak enforcement of Progressivism‚ and formed a third party named the Progressive Party. Ran as the Progressive Party candidate‚ but lost to Woodrow Wilson. 1901-1906: Became

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