Volume Vi Part 1 (1/2)

HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES.

by E. Benjamin Andrews.

VOLUME VI.

NEW YORK.

CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS.

1912.

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I. THE RISE OF THEODORE ROOSEVELT

Career of Theodore Roosevelt.

Characteristics.

Temper and Method.

Administration.

Reciprocity.

Trusts.

Industrial Confederations.

Railway, Steel and Steams.h.i.+p Combinations.

s.h.i.+p Subsidy Bill.

Beef Trust.

Steel Strike of 1901.

Anthracite Coal Strike of 1902.

President Roosevelt Calls Conference for Its Settlement.

CHAPTER II. ROOSEVELT'S FIRST ADMINISTRATION

His Fine Equipment for the Office of President.

A Remarkable Cabinet.

Mr. Root's Work for Cuba and the Philippines.

For the Army.