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President Theodore Roosevelt
The 26th President who won the Nobel Peace Prize. He was known for settling the Coal Strike of 1902. He was a naturalist who taught the efficient use of natural resources and expanded national parks and forests. -
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President William Howard Taft
The 27th President of the United States who also as a supreme court justice. He was the only President to serve both offices. -
16th Amendment
Written in response to the Supreme Court case of Pollock v. Farmers' Loan & Trust Co. It gave Congress the right to tax income without distributing it among the states. -
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President Woodrow Wilson
The 28th President who was a member of the democrat party. He led America through World War 1 and created the Treaty of Versailles. Historians have deemed him one of the greatest Presidents to ever live. -
17th Amendment
The amendment gives people the power to elect two senators from each state. The senators then serve a six year term. -
The Virgin Islands Territory
The territory of the Virgin Islands was bought by the United States and the treaty of the Danish West Indies was signed -
Declaration of World War 1
President Woodrow Wilson declares war on Germany and officially enters the war. There were several events leading up to this such as the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman telegram. -
Treaty of Versailles
The treaty was the most important piece in ending WWI. It forced Germany to pay reparations for the damage the caused in the war. They were also forced to give up territory and disarm. It was signed in Versailles, France. -
18th Amendment
This amendment prohibited the use of "intoxicating liquors." -
Wall Street Bombing
The bombing of Wall Street killed 30 people immediately and eight more later after wounds. It is believed the bombing was done by Galleanists, who were Italian anarchist looking for revenge after post-war unrest.