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Who was the 25th President of the United States?
William McKinley
Which war took place during McKinley’s presidency?
Spanish-American War
Who became president after McKinley was assassinated?
Roosevelt
What was Wilson's political philosophy?
He was a progressive who favored reducing tariffs, reforming banking, and strengthening antitrust laws.
What did George Louis Washington invent when William Howard Taft was president?
He invented instant coffee.
When was Woodrow Wilson the president?
March 4th, 1913 to March 4th, 1921
What states joined the union when William Howard Taft was president?
New Mexico and Arizona
What happened to McKinley in 1901?
He was assassinated
What did Teddy do that made him the first to have it?
First American to Win a Nobel Prize: He was awarded the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War, marking the first time an American won a Nobel Prize in any category.
Who made the paper shredder when William Howard Taft was president?
Abbot Augustus Low
When was William Howard Taft the president?
1909-1913
Name one country or territory the United States gained influence over during McKinley’s presidency.
Answers may include: Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
What happened in 1912 that should have killed him?
while campaigning, a gunman shot Roosevelt in the chest. He suspected his speech notes in his pocket slowed the bullet enough to save him, so he went on to deliver his 90-minute speech before seeking medical attention
What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt’s domestic reform program?
The "Square Deal." It focused on three main goals known as the "three C's": Conservation of natural resources, Control of corporations, and Consumer protection
What was one goal of Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points?
Promote peace / prevent wars / League of Nations
How old was Theodore Roosevelt when he became president, and why is it important?
He was 42 years old, making him the youngest person to become president in U.S. history. He took office in 1901 following the assassination of President William McKinley
True / False
Woodrow Wilson was president during World War I.
True
What was Theodore Roosevelt's political party during his presidency?
Republican Party
What state entered the Union during Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency?
Oklahoma became the only state admitted to the Union during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, entering as the 46th state on November 16, 1907.
What major construction event was started during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency?
Panama Canal (1903-1904)
Which president is known for protecting the land for future people to enjoy?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which prersdeint is know for his agressive AntiTrust Enforcment?
William Howard Taft
Which president created the Federal Reserve System (the Fed), shifting control of interest rates from private bankers to a public entity?
Woodrow Wilson
Which president has the North American highest-peaked mountain named after himself?
William McKinley
Which president was the first to be filmed?
William Mckinley