Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

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  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    He was born in a National Historic Site, New York. His parents were Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    McKinley was killed on September 14, 1901 in Buffalo NY. Following his assassination Theodore Roosevelt was president.
  • Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    Energy crisis - Anthracite Coal Strike

    The Anthracite Coal workers went on strike to advocate for better working conditions and high pay.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    The reason why Pelican Island, Florida was named the first national wildlife refuge is because they were trying to protect the nesting of the birds on Pelican Island.
  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed

    The Elkins Act was passed to put a stop to the practice of railroad rebates. It helped out farmers who didn't get much gain because of railroad rebates.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    Roosevelt won against the Democratic party. After he won he did all he said he was going to do. He was the first president to stand up for the workers and not the company.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite is a national park that is located in California, US. The park of Yosemite was reserved for protection and conservation.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed to protect to the consumer. This act made the product to list what was actually in the product.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    The reason why Devils Tower was named a national monument is because it is made out of rare igneous rock. It is conserved for scientific value.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    In 1909 Roosevelt traveled to Africa on his own safari. He went to East Africa for his own safari.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    William Howard Taft is the next president after Roosevelt. He undid a lot of what Roosevelt did and he was mad. As a result he ran for the Bull-Moose party but since it divided the progressive party the Republican party won the election.