Teddy Roosevelt Flashcards
When was Theodore Roosevelt born?
October 27, 1858
When did Theodore Roosevelt die?
He died in New York on January 6, 1919
What president was Theodore Roosevelt?
26th (Youngest President so far)
Who was TR first wife
1880, he enrolled at Columbia Law School and got married to Alice Hathaway Lee of Massachusetts.
When did TR wife and mother die?
(February 14, 1884) SAME DAY! :,(
What group did TR lead?
Rough Riders
When did the Rough Riders charge up San Juan Hill?
1898
What position did TR hold before president?
Vice President
What president was assassinated before TR was president?
William McKinley
When did TR become president?
1901
Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency is distinguished by his dedication to prosecuting monopolies under the_________ ________ ___. Out of this commitment grew a benchmark of his first term, the_______
Sherman Antitrust Act
“Square Deal”
What was the square deal?
A domestic program that embraced reform of the American workplace, government regulation of industry and consumer protection, with the overall aim of helping all classes of people.
What was TR most famous saying?
“Speak softly and carry a big stick,”
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for his role in negotiating the end of what war? :»»
Russo-Japanese War
What did TR add to the Monroe Doctrine
Roosevelt Corilary
