Teddy Roosevelt

By eliseb258
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    This was the day Teddy Roosevelt was born at east 20th street in Manhattan.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Teddy Roosevelt was named president after former president McKinley was assassinated.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    The anthracite coal strike was started by mine workers who wanted higher wages and safer work environments.
  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed

    This act gave the courts more power to regulate the railroads and interstate commerce.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Teddy Roosevelt created this wildlife refuge to protect endangered nesting birds.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    This is when Teddy Roosevelt had been in office for a full term( 4 years) after he was first elected in 1901.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    This bill expanded the federal protection and preservation of yosemite.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Theodore roosevelt named this monument the united states first nation monument during his presidency.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    This act restricted people from selling altered food and drugs in interstate commerce.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    This event was an expedition led by Teddy Roosevelt after his presidency.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    William Taft was elected president and beat Teddy Roosevelt in the election.