matter to the President because this act set a precedent for the quality of big business as well as setting a fairness level so that the little guy could survive and live the American Dream.During this period the federal government passed an incredible amount of legislation that mainly regulated the problems in the society. In the period, the people needed a greater sense of regulation and protection. The societal problems such as overbearing freight prices, vile food preparation and inconsistent economic status were issues that needed to be amended. Thus, the government was not overstepping its bounds in passing superior amounts of regulation in this period. This period just was a step forward and the people needed things prescribed out for them. Then, more than any other time in history the economic and social conditions were booming and the state of affairs just could not handle them. So, the government was justified in its increased regulations because it was imperative to the way the nation developed and it shaped our country to the way that it is today without ever drowning out the ideals of the little guy....
