How was president theodore roosevelt similar to robert la follette in terms of policy priorities? both leaders enacted reforms that protected individuals from problems caused by private businesses both leaders establish the initiative and the recall as key elements of u. s. politics both leaders promoted the doctrine of both leaders fought against progressive activists to maintain a system of laissez-faire capitalism

Both leaders enacted reform that protected individuals from problems caused by private business. This was one of Teddy Roosevelt’s most important policies. Roosevelt believed in giving America a “Square Deal” which including controlling corporations and putting into place consumer protection laws. Laws like the Meat Inspection Act ensured that companies that made had sanitary working conditions and produced food that was edible for the American public. La Follette had similar policies and ideas, as he was also a member of the progressive party ( just like Teddy Roosevelt ).

African americans at the time just came out of slavery and needed money to provide for there families. so they joined for the money mainly.