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Anthracite Coal Crisis
Coal miners are given a 10% increase in wage and a 9 hour work day which gave new life into American Labor Movement, Roosevelt tried to end the strike and promised to create commission in order to serve a proper solution. -
Elkins Act Passed
The Elkins Act was passed in order to prohibit companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large quantities of goods. -
Pelican Island, Florida named the first wildlife refuge
Roosevelt named Pelican, Island the nations first wildlife refuge for nesting birds in Florida on the Atlantic Coast which was around 3 acres. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
This Act prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated foods and drugs in interstate commerce which was the first Consumer protection agency in the nation, the Food and Drug Administration. -
Devils tower named first national monument
Theodore Roosevelt claims Devils tower as the first national monument on September 24, 1906, it was established under the Antiquities Act. -
Roosevelt's Africa Expedition
Roosevelt went to Africa because it was a popular topic in the press and when he came back he wrote a book titled "African Game Trails". The book focuses on the materials and more found in Africa -
Roosevelt is elected President
After President Mckinley was assassinated, Roosevelt becomes the youngest president at the age of 42 and he became very loved, he created the Square Deal which called for many things such as Fairness for all citizens, breaking bad trusts and more.