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In your opinion, is Theodore Roosevelt POLITICALLY progressive? Defend your answer in 30-45 seconds giving 3 reasons why or why not. You may take 1-2 minutes with your team to formulate the best answer.
What is Theodore Roosevelt took the view that the President of the United States, as a "steward of the people", should take whatever action necessary for the public good unless expressly forbidden by law or the Constitution. One of his most famous quotes is “I believe in corporations. They are indispensable instruments of our modern civilization; but I believe that they should be so supervised and so regulated that they shall act for the interest of the community as a whole.” Some of Theodore Roosevelt's most effective achievements were in conservation. He added enormously to the national forests in the West, reserved lands for public use, and fostered great irrigation projects.