American's Story
Who was the 26th president?
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt
What product did Roosevelt's actions help create?
Teddy Bear
What act was passed after Roosevelt confirmed Sinclair's account from "The Jungle"?
Meat Inspection Act, 1906
What does the acronym NAACP mean?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Who wrote "The Jungle"?
Upton Sinclair
Roosevelt's policies and programs led to the creation of what type of presidency?
Modern Presidency
What did the Pure Food and Drug Act do?
Halted the sale of contaminated food and medicines, calling for truth in labeling.
In what ways was Roosevelt for Progressivism?
Fairness and reform in business, labor, and the environment
Why was "The Jungle" controversial?
Showed the nasty conditions of the meatpacking industry.
Why was the Square Deal important?
It created fairness between consumers, workers, and businesses.
Why were medicines so unsafe before the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Medicines often contained opium, cocaine, or alcohol without warning labels.
Why were President Theodore Roosevelt's concerns for civil rights limited?
He didn't fully commit or believe in racial equality.
What are some conditions of the meatpacking industry?
Accepted any answer referring to:
Dirt, sawdust, tuberculosis, rats, mold, germs.
Who was Roosevelt Vice President for?
William McKinley
How did Roosevelt define conservation?
Some wilderness would be preserved while others would be developed for the common good.
Why was NAACP important?
Fought against racial discrimination and ensured equality for African Americans