TR Notes

Spanish American War

Time when TR gained national reputation by leading the Rough Riders and capturing San Juan Hill.

Square Deal

TR's domestic program that included settling strikes, regulating transportation, and breaking trusts.

Robber Barons

Wealthy industrialists who were targeted by TR for demanding better working conditions.

Pure Food and Drug Act

Law passed after TR's dinner with Upton Sinclair, requiring manufacturers to list ingredients.

Big Stick Diplomacy

TR's foreign policy approach emphasizing diplomacy backed by military strength.

The Jungle

Upton Sinclair's book that exposed dangerous working conditions, prompting TR's reforms.

Roosevelt Corollary

Extension of the Monroe Doctrine stating that the U.S. can intervene in Western Hemisphere nations.

Nobel Peace Prize

Award received by TR for negotiating the end of the Russo-Japanese War.

Panama Canal

Waterway created to connect the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, negotiated by TR.

Worlds Police

Role TR supported for America, expanding its influence and military presence in global affairs.

Great White Fleet

TR agreed with the famous Admiral Mahan and immediately rebuilt the American Navy.

Booker T Washington

First African-American guest at a White House dinner.

Atlanta Compromise

TR's stance on education and economic opportunity.

FDA

Agency established to regulate food and drug safely.

National Park System

Conservation initiative protecting millions of acres.

Sherman Anti-Trust Act

Law used by TR to sue J.P. Morgan.

McKinley

President who appointed TR as Vice President.

Leon Czolgosz

Assassin of McKinley, leading to TR's presidency.

Treaty of Portsmouth

Treaty negotiating to end the Russo - Japanese War.