Theodore Roosevelt was known for his what?

• A. Square Deal
• B. New Deal
• C. Fair Deal
• D. Great Society

Answer: (A)

Roosevelt’s most influential domestic approach during the Progressive Era was the Square Deal. This set of reforms aimed to balance the interests of big business with the public good, and it centers on three main ideas: limiting unfair corporate practices, protecting consumers, and conserving natural resources. The term itself captures his vision of fair play in the economy—keeping the market honest, ensuring safe and truthful products, and safeguarding the environment for future generations. Concrete actions that embody this spirit include trust-busting to curb monopoly power, and laws like those regulating food and drugs and protecting workers and the environment.

The other options belong to different presidents and times: the New Deal is associated with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s response to the Great Depression, the Fair Deal with Harry Truman’s postwar reforms, and the Great Society with Lyndon Johnson’s 1960s programs. These are not the policies tied to Theodore Roosevelt.