TR's Mistakes Flashcards
What was the Brownsville Incident?
The Brownsville Incident, also known as the Brownsville Affair, occurred in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas, where 100’s of Buffalo Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Regiment were unfairly accused of starting a race riot
What happened to the Buffalo Soldiers?
President Theodore Roosevelt ordered the discharge without honor of 167 soldiers, despite evidence suggesting they were innocent. The soldiers lost their pensions and were prevented from serving in federal civil service jobs
Did Roosevelt change his mind after learning the truth?
No, even after learning that the Black soldiers didn’t start the riot, Roosevelt refused to change his decision.
What caused the Panic of 1907?
The Panic of 1907 was a minor depression caused by money not circulating through the country fast enough
What was the Aldrich-Vreeland Act?
The Aldrich-Vreeland Act was created to issue checks and credit to bank customers, aiming to ease the credit crunch and provide short-term aid.
