Compare and Contrast Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson

The presidential election of 1912 was the most Progressive in US history, with the two front-runners, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, both espousing Progressive philosophies. Although both Wilson and Roosevelt were Progressive, their attitudes toward Progressiveness differed, at least in theory. This paper will provide an opportunity to review the complex nature of Progressiveness, and to explore how presidents’ policies […]

What was Roosevelt’s vision during the first 100 days in office?

Historians have debated the question of whether or not Roosevelt’s New Deal prolonged the Depression. The two sides of the debate are “Roosevelt’s New Deal prolonged the Depression” or “Roosevelt’s New Deal helped to end the Depression.” Your task is to decide which side of this debate you agree with and support your choice in your discussion of this subject. […]