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A president is born
Theodore Roosevelt is born into a wealthy family in New York City. He was home-schooled and eventually went to Harvard University. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
Yosemite Valley was under state control until John Muir persuaded Theodore to put this national park under federal control. -
President McKinley is assassinated
Even though McKinley was a modest and conservative man, people who thought he was the enemy to the working class led to his assassination. After the tragic event, an outgoing and radical man named Theodore Roosevelt becomes president. -
Energy Crisis
In the event of the Anthracite Coal Strike, a threat over energy caused the federal government to intervene on the side of labor. -
Elkins Act
Amending the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, railroads that offered rebates were then considered discriminatory practices and therefore, authorized the Interstate Commerce Commission to impose heavy fines on railroads that did these types of actions. -
First National Wildlife Refuge
Pelican Island, Florida became designated as the nation's first national wildlife refuge by President Roosevelt. It was picked to protect brown pelicans and other native birds who picked the area to nest. -
Roosevelt wins Presidental Election
After the assassination of President McKinley, the Republican Party nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president at the national convention of 1904. Persuading people to support his "square deal" policies, he eventually won 56.4% of the popular vote. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
It is important to realize that the Pure Food and Drug Act was signed to ensure the safety of the public as they consumed products that may have been mislabeled. This law required manufacturers that they must tell the truth on their products. As the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still working today to regulate the manufacture of food and drugs. -
Devil's Tower, Wyoming,
Being the first national monument, this tower is more than four football fields tall. People who have climbed Devil's Tower can see the sacred offerings from American Indian tribes around the base. As this monument continues to be culturally significant in Wyoming, people will continue to rock climb there every June. However, with more than one-hundred and fifty rock climbing routes there is a high chance that a climber could encounter poison ivy, falcon attacks, snakes, and falling rocks. -
Roosevelt goes to Africa
Deciding not to run for president again, Theodore went to Africa to hunt, while William Howard Taft and William Jennings Bryan battle it out for presidency. The former president collected specimens for the Smithsonian Institution, trekked across British East Africa, and ultimately enjoyed himself. After his trip to Africa, he eventually goes to England for the funeral of King Edward VII. -
The ineffective Bull-Moose Party
Consisting of the middle class, the party that ran for Theodore Roosevelt split the Republican party. As a result, Wilson won due to plurality.
