APUSH 20th Century Exam Review: Presidents Presidents of the 20th Century William McKinley (1897-1900) ? R Assassinated b/c govt was corrupt (T. Roosevelt VP to succeed) Teddy Roosevelt (1901-1908) ? R Big Stick Diplomacy Roosevelt Corollary Great White Fleet ? build up navy to enforce imperialism Progressive Ideals Square-Deal (?3 c?s?) ? control corporations (Hepburn Act, etc.), consumer protection (Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, etc.), conservationism (National Reclamation Act, Newlands Act, etc.) Hay-Pauncefote Treaty ? ability to construct the Panama Canal Open Door policy in China Hepburn Act ? regulates ICC Meat Inspection Act