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Teddy would become an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who would later become the 26th president of the United States.
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Teddy Roosevelt became the 26th president after McKinley was assassinated. Roosevelt had only been vice president for 194 days before his presidency.
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An energy crisis is a concern that the world's demand for limited natural resources that are used to power things are running low.
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The Elkins Act prohibits railroad companies from giving rebates to businesses that ship large amounts of goods.
Sources: https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Learn-About-TR/TR-Encyclopedia/Capitalism-and-Labor/The-Elkins-Act.aspx#:~:text=Urged%20by%20the%20Pennsylvania%20Railroad,power%20to%20end%20rate%20discrimination. -
Roosevelt created the National Wildlife Refuge System. During his time in office, he created 50 more federal bird reserves.
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Roosevelt expanded federal protection of Yosemite and inspired him to pursue 5 more national parks, 18 national monuments, and 150 national forests.
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The Pure Food and Drug Act was signed by Teddy Roosevelt to prevent the manufacture, sale, or transportation of misbranded food, medication, and drugs.
Sources: https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/exhibitions/congress-and-progressive-era/pure-food-and-drug-act#:~:text=The%20Pure%20Food%20and%20Drug%20Act%20of%201906%20prohibited%20the,and%20Drug%20Administration%20(FDA). -
The tower rises above the Belle Fourche River and features the world's largest example of columnar jointing.
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When Roosevelt and his companions visited Africa, they trapped or killed around 11,397 animals.
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Roosevelt grew frustrated with Taft's conservatism and tried to win the Republican nomination to become president.
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Roosevelt wins his first full first term by the Republicans emphasizing Roosevelt's success in foreign affairs and his firmness against monopolies. He became president based on the successes that he had conquered.
Sources: https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/campaigns-and-elections