Theodore Roosevelt: 1901-1909 Flashcards
1
Q
Did he enforce anti-trust measures?
A
Yes, he was a trust buster
2
Q
What did he think the federal govt should have involvement in?
A
Thought federal government should have a role in the economy.
3
Q
What was the Hepburn Act (1906)?
A
Hepburn Act (1906): Gave federal government permission to inspect railroads books to ensure the freight prices weren’t fixed.
4
Q
What was he unable to convince Congress to do?
A
Unable to convince Congress to pass more Progressive reforms.
