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Teddy Roosevelt is born
Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in New York. -
Named President when Mckinley was assassinated
After Mckinley was assassinated, Teddy Roosevelt become president. He was the youngest president to this date at the age of 43. -
Elkins Act
It was a federal law that amended the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. It took some power away from businessmen that wanted to ship large quantities of goods. -
Pelican Island
It's a wildlife refuge in the United States near Florida. It was mostly created to protect animals from hunters. -
Wins first full term as President
Teddy Roosevelt wins his first election defeating Alon B. Parker a nominee from the democratic party. -
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act
This prohibited any sale of non-branded food. Now when you sell something there should be a label with what is in the product. -
Devils Tower
It's made out of beautiful rocks and is found in Crook County near Wyoming. It rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. -
Leaving Presidency and go to Africa
Teddy Roosevelt went to Africa to collect specimens fir which is known today as the National Museum of Natural History. -
Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party
Teddy Roosevelt ran for president in 1912 as part of the Bull- Moose Party but he lost to Wilson as part of the democratic party. -
Yosemite under Federal Control
It was first a state property but later on the federal government took over and created laws to protect the land -
Energy Crisis
The United States as well as many other countries had a shortage of petroleum. The country's economy grew because the oil industry boomed.