Students will be able to develop an understanding of the historical circumstances surrounding Roosevelt's rise to the Presidency.
Students will be introduced to the concept of the "first modern presidency."
Before Viewing C-SPAN Offer students the following statements about or by Theodore Roosevelt. What conclusions can they draw about Theodore Roosevelt based on these statements? What questions are raised? View PowerPoint
At 42, the youngest president ever.
A man of privilege-supports the common man.
The first "modern president."
In life, as in football, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
After Viewing C-SPAN Ask students to consider: What kind of president was Theodore Roosevelt? How did Theodore Roosevelt shape the office of the presidency?
Part I: Introducing Theodore Roosevelt
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