Teddy

By Ashlin h

  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born
    Theodore was born on East Twentieth Street, New York City, in the house in which he lived during the time that him, his two sisters and his brother were small children. His parents were Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt.

  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike
    This was a strike by the United Mine Workers for higher wages, shorter workdays, and the recognition of their union.

  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed
    This was to regulate the railroad companies which were famous for their high rates and exploitation of customers.

  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument
    Devil's Tower was the first national monument. The tower got its name because the Indians called the place "bad Gods tower".

  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa
    Teddy visits Africa from 1909-1910. Landing in Mombasa in 1909, Roosevelt spent months in the wilds of East Africa, he wrote a book about his travels in Africa.