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Theodore Roosevelt is born
He was born in New York City in his own home -
Who succeeded President Mckinley after he was assassinated
After President Mckinley was assassinated he was succeeded by a progressive man named Theodore Roosevelt -
Energy Crisis
The country was short of a way to power all of the countries machines and the we had a massive coal strike. -
Elkins act
It allowed the (ICC) to fine the railroads. It amended the 1887 act of interstate commerce. -
Pecan Island
First wildlife refuge in the country put in place by Theodore Roosevelt. -
Roosevelt wins first full term
Roosevelt defeated Alton B. Parker 336-140 electoral votes -
Yosemite falls under federal control
The government took control of the park to preserve its natural elements. -
The passage of pure food and drug act
It prohibited a company from lying to you about the products they used in their items. Led to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) -
Devil's tower, Wyoming, The first national Monument
It is a sacred place to over 20 Indian tribes -
Roosevelt leaves presidency for Africa
Roosevelt left his presidency for Africa to hunt game and wrote a book on the experiences he had -
Roosevelt runs for president
He ran as a progressive Republican(Also known as the bull moose party) and split the votes and lost to Woodrow Wilson