How did Theodore Roosevelt transform the office of the President? This lesson explores Roosevelt’s presidency and his impact on the presidency.

By the end of this section, you will explain the effects of the Spanish-American War.

How did Theodore Roosevelt seek justice by reforming the meat packing industry? Explore Roosevelt’s dedication to justice and the general welfare of the nation and inspire students to be more focused on justice in their own lives.

What should the balance of government intervention and economic liberty be in a capitalist society? BRI Senior Teaching Fellow Tony Williams and guest Stephen Tootle, Professor of History at the College of the Sequoias, examine this question by looking through the eyes of Theodore Roosevelt in his speech, "The New Nationalism" (1910). They break down Roosevelt's views on government regulation of the economy and society against a backdrop of American industrialization, progressivism, and the rise of big business.