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Rough Rider at San Juan Hill
A battle between in the Spanish-American war. Regarded as the "greatest victory" by press. -
Theodore Roosevelt named President
After president William McKinley was assassinated, Roosevelt became the new president in his place. Becoming the youngest president at that time at 42. -
Coal strike
Coal miners fought for higher wages, shorter work days, and wanted their workers union to be recognized. After it ended the work day was shortened by an hour and wages were raised by 10%. -
National Reclamation Act
commission water diversion, retention, and transmission projects in arid lands. -
Elkins Act passed
Forbids railroads from offering rebates to large volume shippers. (maximum rate set for shippers) -
The Northern Studies Case
After monopolists Rockefeller and Morgan cooperated to create the northern securities company and owned a majority of roads and railroads across the US, Roosevelt inquired that the company had violated the Anti-Sherman act and sued the Northern Securities Company and broke them up. -
Roosevelt Wins First Full Term as President
Teddy Roosevelt wins presidency over Alton B. Parker. -
Meat Inspection Act
This act outlawed unsanitary or inedible meat products from being sold or misbranded. This act ensured sanitary slaughtering and processing of livestock. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
This act provided better medical care for those sickened by unsafe food. This act also called for food to be inspected by the government to make sure it was safe before serving. -
Federal Control over Yosemite
Roosevelt signed the American Antiquities Act of 1906, and took back Yosemite under federal control. -
African Expedition
Roosevelt left presidency and went off to Africa to collect specimen for the New History Museum (the Smithsonian.) -
Teddy Roosevelt runs for president in Bull-Moose party
After not being voted with the republican party, Roosevelt made his own third party called the Bull-Moose party, and used that to run for president.