Teddy Roosevelt

By Danzy14
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    When President McKinley was killed, Roosevelt became the new president.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Coal workers stopped working to ask for better pay. Roosevelt helped both sides talk and solve the problem.
  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed

    A new rule was made so trains couldn’t give secret deals to some customers.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Roosevelt made Pelican Island a special place to protect birds and other animals.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    Roosevelt was elected president all by himself after finishing McKinley’s job.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    A new law was made to make sure food and medicine were safe to eat and use.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Roosevelt designated Devil’s Tower as the first national monument to protect it.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite was made a protected park by the government so everyone could enjoy it and it would stay safe.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    After being president, Roosevelt went on a big adventure to Africa to see wild animals and explore.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Roosevelt tried to be president again with a new group called the Bull Moose Party but didn’t win.