Theodore Roosevelt

By chanderella
  • Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt is born

    Theodore Roosevelt was born in New York City, New York. His parents were Theodore Roosevelt Senior and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt.
  • Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero

    Returns from the Spanish-American War as a hero

    Theodore Roosevelt was Assistant Sectary of the Navy. During the Spanish-American War Roosevelt had to take action because his boss was away.
  • Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Named President when McKinley is assassinated

    Theodore Roosevelt was named president after William McKinley was assassinated. William McKinley was assassinated at the Temple of Music on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He was shot by Leon Czolgosz.
  • Energy crisis

    Energy crisis

    The energy crisis was brought on because of the coal strike of 1902. The strike was led by coal miners. The coal miners wanted a higher pay, shorter workdays, and recognition.
  • Elkins Act passed

    Elkins Act passed

    The Elikins Act amended the interstate commerce act of 1887.This act gave federal courts the right to end rate discrimination. This act also outlawed rebates.
  • Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Pelican Island, Florida named first national wildlife refuge

    Theodore Roosevelt was a very active conservationist. He started Pelican Island to help save the wildlife and nature. The island was named for its huge amount of pelicans.
  • Wins first full term as President

    Wins first full term as President

    Theodore Roosevelt won his first full term of president against Alton B. Parker the democratic candidate. He had 336 of the electoral votes. He also had the popular vote.
  • Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    Passage of Pure Food And Drug Act

    The Pure Food and Drug Act demanded truth in labeling. It prevented adulteration and misbranding.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devils Tower was named the first national monument by Theodore Roosevelt. It is a giant rock structure made up of mostly igneous rock. It stands 867 feet tall from its summit. It is located in Wyoming.
  • Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devil’s Tower, Wyoming, named first national monument

    Devils tower was named the first United States National Monument. It is located in Wyoming. It is 867 feet from the summit. It was declared a national monument by Theodore Roosevelt.
  • Yosemite under Federal Control

    Yosemite under Federal Control

    Theodore Roosevelt proposed the idea of national parks. National parks would keep the wildlife safe and protect nature. Congress eventually passed it.
  • Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Leaves presidency, visits Africa

    Theodore Roosevelt left his presidency to visit Africa immediately after Taft was sworn into office. He went to Africa to go hunting and collect them for the Smithsonian.
  • Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Runs for presidency, unsuccessfully for Bull-Moose Party

    Theodore Roosevelt was not happy with the way Taft was handling his presidency. He started a new political group called the progressive party. He took all of his supporters away from the republicans.