Teddy Roosevelt Timeline Project

By Kane Lowder
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City into a wealthy family.
  • Named President

    Named President

    Theodore Roosevelt was named president after president McKinley's assassination.
  • Energy Crisis

    Energy Crisis

    There was a strike in the Pennsylvania coal mines. Miners demanded more pay with less hours. This caused a shortage of coal/energy for the country.
  • Elkins Act

    Elkins Act

    It ended rebates for the railroad industry, and also ended discrimination rates.
  • Pelican Island

    Pelican Island

    Named as the first national wildlife refuge. Roosevelt signed an executive order to permanently protect this island.
  • Theodore wins first presidency

    Theodore wins first presidency

    Roosevelt wins by defeating democrat Alton B. Parker.
  • Yosemite is under federal control

    Yosemite is under federal control

    Yosemite was a large amount of land that was set aside by congress in 1890. In 1906 Roosevelt changed Yosemite to be under federal control.
  • The Pure Food and Drug Act

    The Pure Food and Drug Act

    Passed to prohibit the sale of modified or misbranded foods and drugs. This later became the Food and Drug Administration.
  • Devils tower

    Devils tower

    It was the nation's first national monument declared by Theodore Roosevelt. This site is important to many native tribes.
  • Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves Presidency, visits Africa

    Theodore has an African expedition. He returns and publishes a book titled “African Game Trails.”
  • Runs for Presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for Presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Roosevelt is nominated for president under the Bull-Moose Party. This causes him to lose because the republican votes are split into two different parties. Democrat Woodrow Wilson wins the election.