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Wednesday - March 12, 2025
When, where, and how was Teddy Roosevelt (TR) born?
1858, in NYC w/ wealthy family
How was TR’s condition as a child? How did it develop during his teenage years?
sick child → active teenage lifestyle (boxer, tennis player)
In his teenage years, it was apparent TR loved what? Provide one example of him loving ( ) during his Presidency.
competition / he added safety rules to college football
In 1880, where did TR go for college?
Harvard
In the Early 1880s, where was Roosevelt and what position did he get himself in to gain more attention?
TR served on NY State’s Legislature & discovered how powerful good speeches could be
What happened to Roosevelt on February 14, 1884?
His wife died giving birth & his mom died from sickness
In 1884/1885 after losing his wife and mother, what did Roosevelt do?
He ran off to the Dakotas & learned how to be a cowboy
When Roosevelt returned from the Dakotas in the Late 1880s, what position did he run for?
Mayor of NYC
In 1895, which position did Roosevelt fill while being mayor of NYC? What were living conditions like in NYC back then?
He was Police Commissioner of NYC (slums, no standards)
In 1897, Roosevelt decided to join the military. Which branch did he fight in?
The US Navy
In 1898, what did Roosevelt do that gave him national name recognition and fame like George Dewey before him?
He fought in Cuba w/ his Rough Riders, won a string of victories, & had his press record everything in the papers
To shut him up (take his microphone as Gov. of NY), what position did Repub. leaders give TR?
He became VP under George McKinley, but he overshadowed him anyway
In 1901, which event caused TR to become President of the United States?
McKinley’s assassination
Before TR’s Presidency, when did the national Coal Strike begin?
March 12, 1900
What were coal strikers striking for?
They wanted a 20% increase in wages & 8 hour workday
How did TR help strikers fight against their bosses?
He brought striker’s lawyers to the White House
What did TR have happen between bosses and strikers?
an arbitration
What was the final compromise in the W.H. arbitration and when did it happen?
October 23, 1900 - workers get 10% raise & 9 hr workday
From 1901-1909, what did TR do each time Congress passed a new Progressive act?
TR would take credit to appear more progressive
Which two acts did Congress pass in 1903 & 1906 that helped farmers & railroad rates?
The Elkins Act & Hepburn Act
Which two acts did Congress create in 1906 that still exist today to protect consumers?
The Meat Inspection Act (pause) & Pure Food/Drugs Act
Building the Panama Canal would save traders how many miles of travel?
8000 miles
In 1903, who was Panama controlled by?
Colombia
How did TR deal w/ Panama?
He signed a treaty allowing the Panama Canal to start being built without Congress’ permission
How much did Colombia charge TR to pay for building the Panama Canal?
$10 million w/ a $250,000 lease per year
When was the Panama Canal finally complete?
August 11, 1914
What did TR learn after Panama’s Canal was completed?
He needed to do things on his own & PROMOTE!
In 1905-1906, how does TR’s personality completely change?
he becomes a peacemaker
To end war between Japan & Russia, what did TR do?
He invited Japan & Russia’s leaders to New Hampshire to sign a peace treaty
Which award did TR win for getting Japan & Russia to sign a peace treaty?
The Nobel Peace Prize
When did TR die & why was this period of time significant?
1919 - it was at the end of WW1
