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Theodore Roosevelt effectively used the federal government as an instrument of moderate progressive reform by advocating for the regulation of big business and monopolies. Through his trust-busting efforts, Roosevelt aimed to promote competition and protect the interests of small businesses and consumers. He also pushed for the conservation of natural resources, establishing national parks and monuments and supporting environmental policies. Overall, he utilized the power of the federal government to curb excesses and ensure a fairer and more balanced society.
Roosevelt got Congress to give him the power to set aside government property as permanent public property. He set aside 150 million acres of forest reserves, 5 national parks, 18 national monuments, and 51 federal bird sanctuaries.
Trusts changed during President Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. It was called Roosevelt's Square Deal policy and it attempted to balance trusts and public control.
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Roosevelt urged passage of a law to provide federal inspectors in meat-processing plants.
Increasing number of people supported expanding the role of the federal government to ensure the welfare of people. Roosevelt believed the federal government should act as a "trustee" for the American people, by controlling and supervising the economy in the public interest.
Roosevelt held the position that the government should be able to regulate trusts. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th U.S. President.
President Theodore Roosevelt allowed Geronimo out of federal prison in order to ride in the inaugural parade. He was among six famous Indian chief to participate.
For the first time, the federal government stepped in to help workers in a labor dispute. NovaNet.
For the first time, the federal government stepped in to help workers in a labor dispute. NovaNet.