Roosevelt

By calebwilson

  • Theodore Roosevelt Born

    Theodore Roosevelt Born
    Theodore Roosevelt, also known as Teddy, was born in Manhatten, New York

  • return from Spanish-American war

    return from Spanish-American war
    In late April, 1898 when the U.S, and Spain declared war against eachother, Teddy and his calvary the "rough riders" were active for the duration of the war. When he returned he was considered a war hero for his leadership.

  • presidency

    presidency
    President Mckinly was assasinated and Roosevelt, being the vice president at the time, became president.

  • coal energy crisis

    coal energy crisis
    Coal miners went on strike threatening a national energy crisis. Roosevelt came to an agreement with the arbitrators by lowering the coal prices and getting rid of furnaces.{More pay and fewer hours}

  • Bear Cub

    Bear Cub
    On a hunting trip in Mississippi Roosevelt encountered a small bear cup and instead of killing it he let it live. this shows his care for animals and the environment. This is where the Teddy Bear came from.

  • Pelican Island, Florida refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida refuge
    This was the first wildlife refuge in the United States.

  • Elkins Act

    Elkins Act
    The Elkins act amended the interstate commerce act of 1877 to tax railroads that offered rebates.

  • elected

    elected
    In 1904 Roosevelt was elected for his first official term. He continued his progressive agenda.

  • yosemite national park

    yosemite national park
    Roosevelt visited Yosemite and was in awe of its beauty. He did not want anyone to exploit it for personal gain so he used his executive power to protect it.

  • First national monument

    First national monument
    In 1906 President Roosevelt signed the antiquities act which proclaimed 18 national monuments.The first is the Devils tower in Wyoming.

  • Pure food and drug act

    Pure food and drug act
    In 1906 Roosevelt passed the pure food and drug act. This allowed people to know what was in their food and medicine. It also implemented food labels that are still used today.

  • leaves presidency for Africa

    leaves presidency for Africa
    Roosevelt decided not to run again for president and nominated Taft. He visited Africa on a safari to hunt game and explore.

  • Runs for presidency

    Runs for presidency
    In 1912 Roosevelt tried to get re elected. He formed the progressive party also known as the bull-moose party. He did not win and Woodrow Wilson was elected.