Description
For this assignment we are going to "source" Theodore Roosevelt's speech, “The Strenuous Life,” (1899) available at https://voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/roosevelt-strenuous-life-1899-speech-text/.
Think about Roosevelt, his intentions, and the genre/purpose of the text. Please write 2 pages sharing your thoughts on:
What is this speech and what is it for?
What judgments can we make about Roosevelt and his intentions, POV or motives in giving it?
What kind of source is it and where did it appear? (You may have to do additional research to understand where it was given.)
You will need to cite your sources -- paragraph number for all references to the speech and parenthetical citations for any external research you do. Additionally, please list all sources you consulted to finish this assignment, even the ones you don't specifically reference.