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TR the Rough Rider at San Juan Hill
The event of attack on San Juan Heights. -
Roosevelts Presidency
Teddy became president off of his campaigning where he acceded the election of 1901. -
National Reclamation Act
This act required that water users repay construction costs if they benefitted from it. -
Elkins Act
Passed by Roosevelt and prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large quantities of products. -
Coal Strike
The coal strike occurred in the US with the mineworkers, they struck for higher-paying wages, shorter workdays, and recognition. -
Roosevelt and the Northern Securities Case
Roosevelt prosecuted the NSC for violating of the Sherman Act and the company had to be dissolved. -
Roosevelt wins first term as President
Roosevelt defeated Democratic nominee, Alton B. Parker in his first won election and became president. -
Meat Inspection Act
A U.S. legislation act signed by Roosevelt which prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded livestock. -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
Passes and prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food or drugs in interstate commerce. Also led to the beginning of the FDA. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
1500 square miles of land are set aside to create Yosemite National Park. -
Roosevelt leaves presidency for Africa
The Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition was led by Roosevelt himself where he collected 11,400 animal specimens. -
TR Runs for presidency in Bull-Moose Party
Roosevelt created his own separate party called the Bull-Moose Party and he ends up running in the campaign again under this party.