What were some of the issues he confronted and the solutions he proposed and enacted? What was the purpose behind his reforms?

Assignment Question

Choose one of the following topics and write a well-organized essay that addresses all aspects of the essay questions (3-4 pages, double spaces. 12 font typed). Theodore Roosevelt had a profound impact on the policies of the United States. What were some of the issues he confronted and the solutions he proposed and enacted? What was the purpose behind his reforms?

How do we still feel the effects of his presidency in the 21st century? Discuss the transformation of American foreign policy between the years 1890-1919. Who were the major individuals who influenced American foreign policy? What motivated these people to look overseas and encourage American expansion? How did expansion increase American power?

Were there any drawbacks related to America’s emerging role in the world? In your opinion, has American expansion had mostly positive or negative effects for the nation? During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Progressives tried to transform American society. Who were some of the key people in the movement (focus on two or three)? What issues motivated these individuals to act? How did they confront the economic, social and political problems of their day?

How successful were they? Did they have any negative effects or failures? Is there still a Progressive spirit alive in the United States today? How and why did the United States get drawn into World War I? What did America fight for? How did the war transform American politics and society?

What lessons did Americans learn from the Great War experience? Compare life in the United States between 1900-1919 to life in the United States between 2000-2023. What were the major technological developments of each time and how did they effect both societies? What problems are similar? What problems are different? What is the greatest difference between these times?

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