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Rough Rider at San Juan Hill
Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders played a crucial role in the Spanish-American war. They charged up the hill facing heavy enemy fire and successfully captured the strategic positions and caused us the victory . -
1st time named president
He was first name president because the assassination of President William McKinley the significance of it was how Teddy brought new energy and progressive agenda to the presidency. He was known for the "square deal¨ policies. -
Teddy and the Northern securities case
Teddy´s administration filed a lawsuit against the Northern securities Company for violating the Sherman Antitrust Act. -
Coal strike
The coal strike was a major labor dispute between the United Mine workers and the coal mine operators , Roosevelt stepped in and meditated the conflict and eventually improved working conditions for the miners. -
National Reclamation act
This act was a big step in managing water resources and promoting development in the region . -
Elkins act passed
There was many concerns about unfair practices and discriminatory rates in the railroad industry. This act addressed these issues by imposing penalties on railroads that offered rebates or engaged in other unfair practices. -
Winning first full term as president
Teddy Roosevelt won his first full term as president before then he was vice president of McKinley and he did so he took his place but eventually got his first full term. -
The meat inspection act
During this time, there was much concern about the unsanitary conditions and lack of regulation of the meatpacking industry. The law sought to address these concerns by strengthening federal inspection standards for meat products and ensuring that they are safe for consumers to consume. -
Passage of pure food & drug act
This act was passed to address concerns about the safety and labeling of food and drugs it aimed to prevent and protect consumers from harmful substances and also prevented the sale of misbranded products. -
Yosemite under federal control
President Roosevelt visited Yosemite and was guided by a naturalist they spent 3 nights camping those nights camping led him to expand federal protection of Yosemite -
Leaves presidency & visits Africa
His purpose for him going to Africa was for hunting he really enjoyed wildlife & adventure & Africa offered a diverse wildlife and natural beauty. -
Runs for presidency in Bull-Moose party
Teddy Roosevelt campaigned advocating for social and economic reforms , the election resulted in a split in the Republican party and Roosevelt cam in 2nd place behind Woodrow Wilson.