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Theodore Roosevelt was the leader of the Rough Riders. They fought in the Battle of San Juan Hill on July 1, 1889. Roosevelt was seen as a hero and gained positive traits, such as leadership and bravery. This battle helped the United States gain world power and led Roosevelt into his presidency. -
As the vice president, Theodore Roosevelt was sworn into office in 1901 due to President William Mckinleys death. He began to be considered one of the first modern presidents because of how he expanded the power of the executive branch. Roosevelt was a significant figure in the Progressive Era and prioritized conservation. -
The Coal Strike of 1902 was a large controversial dispute where Pennsylvania miners went on strike in order to receive better wages, less hours, and recognition. Theodore Roosevelt made a significant intervention that led into a compromise, ten percent wage increase along with working nine hours. He ensured a balanced outcome between capital and labor. -
During the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, the National Reclamation Act into law in 1902. The signifiance of this act was to transform the West into a productive agricultural region. They wanted to make land suitable for farming This act allowed irrigation projects and land for agricultural use. This act was passed for the reason that there was a scarcity for water and resources. -
The Elkins Act was passed in 1903 to illegalize the practice of railroad rebates that gave secret price discounts to big companies. It created a balanced playing field for small and large businesses. This act promoted fair competition and forced the railroad and the shipper to be liable for the violation. -
In the election of 1904, Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term as president. He received 336 electoral votes. Roosevelt was the first president to succeed to the office through the death of another president and then win an election for his own term. -
In 1904, the Northern Securities Case was a Supreme Court battle. Theodore Roosevelt utilized the Sherman Antitrust Act to end the Northern Securities Company. He wanted to destroy the dangerous monopoly as he thought they were compelling railroads. This ensured the public that Theodore Roosevelt was a trustworthy president. -
In 1906, Theodore Roosevelt put Yosemite under control through the signing of the Yosemite Recession Bill. This made Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove apart of the federal government and turned into the Yosemite National Park. This event is significant as it showed how the federal government can create national parks and protect natural resources. -
President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Meat Inspection Act in 1906. He established this act after he looked into the unsanitary conditions of meat packing plants in Chicago. This act ensured sanitary standards in the process of handling livestock. It also prohibited the sale of adulterated or misbranded meat products. -
Theodore Roosevelt signed the Passage of Pure Good and Drug Act into law in 1906. This is significant for the reason that this was the first federal consumer protection laws for food and drugs. This act banned the transportation of unsanitary or mislabeled products across the interstate. Companies and manufacturers were required to label all ingredients listed within the product. -
Theodore Roosevelt left the presidency in 1909. Following this event, he traveled on the Smithsonian-Roosevelt Africa Expedition to collect specimans and artifacts for the new natural history museum in the Smithsonians Institution. Roosevelt wanted to stay active and temporarily take a break from politics to create a scientific study. -
Theodore Roosevelt running with the "Bull Moose" or Progressive Party significantly impacted the Republican Party. This party was formed following Roosevelts loss in the Republican nomination. This campaign Roosevelt participated in split the Republican vote, resulting in Democrat Woodrow Wilson win.