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TR the Rough Rider at San Juan Hill
Teddy and his calvary of rough riders went down to Cuba. There the rough riders played a big role, earning TR national acclaim as a hero. -
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt was the VP for McKinley during his second term. Mckinley was assassinated so Theodore was had to step in as president -
The coal mine strike
Coal miners went on strike for better conditions, as coal reserves were running low. Roosevelt stepped in to negotiate both sides, but the miners would not submit. When Roosevelt threatens the miner with military force the miners were forced to agree. This showed that the goverment should step in when the national welfare is under threat. -
The reclamation act
Know as the Newlands Act, the reclamation Act was set to help fund the Roosevelt dam which would manage the water resource. -
Northern Securities Case
Northern Securities had a monopoly on the northwestern railroads. Theodore took them to court trustbusting them. -
Elkins Act passed
With Roosevelt urging, the Elkins Act was passed which prohibited railroad officials to hand out rebates for using a particular railroad. Railroads also needed to inform the public of any prices changes -
Yosemite under Federal Control
After John Muir persuaded Roosevelt to set aside 150 Mil land under protection, Roosevelt set aside 1.5 mil of water-powers site and another 80 mil acres of land. -
Teddy's second term
Theodore was won his reelection in 1904 with Charles W. Fairbanks. Theodore continued his progressive agenda while grooming his friend Taft for future presidency -
Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act
Because of a mad chemist taking commerce a little too far, The Pure Food and Drugs Act was passed. That Act went on to establish the FDA, regulating medications and food quality -
Meat Inspection Act
After watching a health documentary called the Jungle, Roosevelt passed the Meat Inspection Act. The Meat Inspection Act put heavy regulation on how meat should be graded and handled -
Teddy went off to Africa
After leaving office in 1909, Teddy went to Africa to hunt. He later returned a year after with a herp's welcome. -
Bull Moose Teddy
Roosevelt was fed up with how Taft was running the country, so he ran again for the 1912 election. He formed the Bull Moose party dividing the republicans between him and Taft. Democrat Woodrow Willson won against the divided party.
