Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project: Ava Douglas

Theodore Roosevelt is Born

Oct 27, 1858

He was 43 when becoming the 26th president of the United States. He leads America towards great progressive reforms.

Named President when Mckinley was assassinated- Theodore Roosevelt

1901

Theodore Roosevelt was named president after the assassination of president Mckinley. As president Theodore accomplished many things like expanding the power of the federal government to support the public interest.

Elkins Act was passed

1903

This act prohibited railroad companies that shipped out large quantities to prevent them from lowering shipping prices. This put a stop to rate discrimination.

Pelican Island, Florida was named First National Wildlife Refuge

Mar 14, 1903

This was created to protect bird species that were going extinct. Throughout Theodore's time in office, he created 50 more bird reserves

Win's first full Term as Presdient

1904

Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as president

Yosemite under Federal Control

1906

The state-controlled Yosemite Valley, this was to prevent commercial exploitation.

Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act

1906

This act prohibited the sale of foods and drugs that were misbranded.

Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first National Monument

1906

President Theodore Roosevelt made the Devil's Tower the first National Monument in 1906.

Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

1909

President Roosevelt went to Africa to collect specimens for the new natural history museum. This took place in 1909 and lasted until 1910.

Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

1912

Roosevelt came up with the name Bull-Moose after he lost the Republican nomination.

Energy crisis

1973

The energy crisis lasted from 1973-1975 it was an oil shock that caused energy prices to increase. This resulted in a fuel shortage.