Timeline & Chronology of Teddy Roosevelt in the Progressive Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline & Chronology of Teddy Roosevelt in the Progressive Era

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Teddy Roosevelt and the Progressive Era

Source A: Excerpt from a history textbook

'Teddy Roosevelt emerged as a leading figure in the Progressive Era, pushing reforms to improve American society and regulate big businesses.' Provenance: American history textbook, published 2010.

1.
Outline the main goals of Teddy Roosevelt during the Progressive Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare Roosevelt’s approach to trusts with previous presidents’ policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events and Policies

Source B: Timeline of Roosevelt’s major actions

1901: Becomes Vice President 1901: Assumes presidency after McKinley's assassination 1902: Wins trust-busting case against Northern Securities Company 1906: Publishes 'The Jungle' exposing food industry abuses 1906: Establishes US Forest Service and sets aside national parks 1909: Leaves office, but remains active in politics Provenance: Historical timeline from an educational website.

1.
Explain the significance of Roosevelt’s trust-busting actions in 1902. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Analyse how Roosevelt’s publication of 'The Jungle' in 1906 contributed to Progressive reforms. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
C

Conservation and Legacy

Source C: Excerpt from Roosevelt’s speech

'The conservation of our natural resources is a trust that we owe to future generations.' Provenance: Roosevelt’s speech at the National Conservation Conference, 1908.

1.
Compare Roosevelt’s conservation efforts with earlier policies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Write a brief summary of Roosevelt’s legacy in the Progressive Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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1/1/2026
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