Analysis Paper: Progressive Presidents – Roosevelt

Directions:

Use the following prompt below and write an analysis paper that is 4-5 pages long.
Find evidence that supports your argument. Once you have researched your evidence, you must analyze it and explain how/why it supports your claim. Must be an analysis, not a summary of a historical event.

Writing Prompt:

Which of the three Progressive Presidents (Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson) was the most effective at reforming America and the problems of the Gilded Age?
*** (I picked Roosevelt, please write about Roosevelt) ***
Use at least one piece of legislation introduced during their administration and the impact it had on America.

REQUIREMENTS:

1) Introduction: Background and thesis

2) Body Paragraph 1: First reason your chosen President was most effective (Roosevelt)

3) Body Paragraph 2: Second reason your chosen President was most effective (Roosevelt)

4) Body Paragraph 3: Third reason your chosen President was most effective (Roosevelt)

***In body paragraphs 1-3 please remember to include at least one piece of legislation introduced by your chosen president’s administration (Roosevelt)***

5) Body Paragraph 4: Compare the other two presidents
Why didn’t you think these two presidents were as progressive as the one you chose?

6) Conclusion: Summary of your main argument

MLA Format & Works Cited Page

SOURCES:

At least legitimate 5 sources (this does not include sites like: Khan Academy, History.com, Lumen Learning, Study.com, Thoughtco, Weebly, Biography.com, Encyclopedia entries)

1 must be a primary source
2 must be a book, ebook, or database
2 credible sources of your choice

Good resources:
Miller Center
National Archives
Library of Congress

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