Teddy Roosevelt Timeline - Josh Owen

By JoshOwen
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    He was born fr.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    President McKinley is killed, VP Roosevelt takes his place.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Miners wanted higher pay and went on strike.
  • Elkins Act Passed

    Elkins Act Passed

    Prohibited railroad companies from giving rebates.
  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island

    Named the island a reserve to protect the nesting birds.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Prohibited sale of bad food and drugs.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming

    First national monument in the US established by Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Left to go to Africa with a party after presidency.
  • Runs for presidency with the Bull-Moose party

    Runs for presidency with the Bull-Moose party

    Loses the election backed by the Bull-Moose party.