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Roosevelt Is Born
Theodore Roosevelt is born in New York City to a middle class family. He had three brothers and sisters. His mother was a socialite and his father a Glass business man and philanthropist. -
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Theodore Roosevelt
The Progressive movement of the 1900's -
Yosemite Goes Under Federal Control
Under the new idea of conservation Yosemite becomes a sanctuary for wildlife. Yosemite is known as the first National Park. This was put into affect by Congress at the time. -
Roosevelt Returns From War
Roosevelt left to fight in the Spanish American War as a Rough Rider. He returns a hero and a able person for politics. -
McKinley Assassinated
William McKinley becomes the second president to be shot and killed therefore opening the position to Theodore Roosevelt. McKinley is shot in the chest and later dies from the injury. Roosevelt very quickly takes the presidency. -
The Elkins Act
This act strengthened the ICC giving it the power to impose heavy fines on railroads. This act helped stop the railroad companies from becoming monopolies and being able to charge any amount while still offering cuts to "special interests". -
Pelican Island Becomes A National Wildlife Sanctuary
Pelican Island is another example of conservation success. The island boasts an astonishing population of rarer birds including that of the pelican. This island is located in Florida. -
Pure Food and Drug Act
Roosevelt smashes all food and drug markets with this bill proposing that all products must be labeled and have truthful warnings in plane sight. This law was conjured up from the fear that Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle" bestowed upon all that read it. -
Devil's Tower Becomes the First National Monument
The Devil's Tower is a tall bit of rock that sticks out over much of the land. This became the first national monument. This was another of Roosevelt's conservation movements. -
Roosevelt Runs Under the "Bull Moose" Paty
Roosevelt splits from the Republican party to run against his former VP William Taft. The party unsuccessfully campaigns and looses the race to Woodrow Wilson.
