Teddy Roosevelt Timeline

By Jaxtuck1212
  • Teddy is Born

    Teddy is Born

    Teddy Roosevelt is born in new york 1858
  • Named President after McKinley Shot

    Named President after McKinley Shot

    Teddy becomes the president after the previous one was shot and killed
  • Pelican Island Named First Wildlife Refuge

    Pelican Island Named First Wildlife Refuge

    Teddy establishes the first national wildlife refuge in Pelican Island Florida
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed

    Gave courts the power to end rate discrimination among the railroads in the U.S.
  • First Full Term as President

    First Full Term as President

    Teddy wins his first full term as president since he previously served the back half of McKinley's
  • Pure Food and Drug Act Passed

    Pure Food and Drug Act Passed

    This act prevented the sale of mishandled food or drugs by companies
  • Yosemite Falls Under Federal Control

    Yosemite Falls Under Federal Control

    Rosevelt names Yosemite a national park and places it under federal control not state
  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis

    Massive bank and financial crisis that was caused by the collapse of some investments by major companies involving banks
  • Leaves Office to Visit Africa

    Leaves Office to Visit Africa

    Teddy leaves office in the hands of his successor so that he can go explore and hunt in Africa
  • Runs for president (Bull Moose Party)

    Runs for president (Bull Moose Party)

    Teddy runs for president as a part of the progressive party which was often referred to as the bull moose party