TR's Square Deal

1. How did TR create the modern presidency?

TR created the modern presidency by his publicity, leadership, and his campaigns.

2. How did TR's intervention in a coal strike set a precedent for federal arbitration?

Faced with TR's threat to take over the mines, opposing sides agreed and that they would add a third party so they could settle the dispute.

3. What did TR do to the trusts and railroads?

TR divided the buisiness areas up so everyone would be happy.

4. What legislation passed during TR's presidency protected citizens?

TR passed the food and drug act that protected the citizens because they had trained personnel inspect there food for disease and contamination.

5. What did TR do to protect the environment?

TR passed the food and drug act that protected the environment because they had trained personnel inspect there food for disease and contamination.