Problem
Read chapter 5 entitled "Currents of the Progressive Era." According to the selection by Edmund Morris, what were the major and/or unique contributions of Teddy Roosevelt to the presidency (both in foreign policy and domestic policy? In what ways was Roosevelt a progressive president? Was his personality an asset or a drawback? Support your answer. According to the selection by Jim Rasenberger, on 1-9-0-8, why was 1908 and critical year in the history of America's rise to a world power? What were the grounding breaking, pivotal events that made 1908 so important according to Rasenberger? Develop your answer by describing why Rasenberger argued that these events changed the world. Do you agree with Rasenberger? Why or why not? What other year and/or time period, in your opinion, included events that were crucial in shaping America as a world power? Explain.