Evaluate Theodore Roosevelt as a progressive reform leader and discuss his handling of major ...

Answer: Although Roosevelt came from an upper-class family, during his terms as police commissioner of New York City and governor of New York state, he had acquired first-hand knowledge of the social problems of the city and state. He was also well read, but no one knew for sure how he would approach social problems when he became president. He proved to be the first progressive president, attacking monopolies with his trust-busting campaign, strengthening railroad regulation, supporting pure food and drug laws, and advocating conservation.