Early Life
What year was Roosevelt born?
1858
What was the first battle the Rough Riders fought in?
The battle for San Juan Hill in Cuba.
What did Roosevelt do after his time at Columbia University?
joined public service.
What happened to Roosevelt's mother and wife in 1884?
Both died on the same day.
What type of soldiers made up the Rough Riders? list 3
Cowboys, athletes, and Native Americans.
What was one of Roosevelt's jobs before becoming president? (Write entire answer)
Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Navy.
What years did Grover Cleveland serve as president?
1885 to 1889 and 1893 to 1897.
What is imperialism?
The belief in extending a country's power and influence through military, political, or economic means.
What college did Roosevelt attend?
Harvard College.
Where were the Rough Riders trained?
Texas
Who was president before Roosevelt? He also appointed Teddy Roosevelt
William McKinley.
Where was Theodore Roosevelt born?
New York City.
Rough Riders play in the Spanish-American War and fought for who's freedom?
Cuba's freedom.
What year did Roosevelt become president?
1901
What did anti-imperialists believe?
They believed nations should govern themselves and that the U.S. should have free trade without control over other nations
Name one reason why McKinley was considered an imperialist.
He sought to expand U.S. territories and influence, particularly during the Spanish-American War.
What did Roosevelt do to build strength as a child?
He practiced gymnastics and weightlifting.
What was the name of the military unit Roosevelt led?
The Rough Riders.
How did Roosevelt's fame from the Rough Riders help him?
It made him well-known and helped him become president.
Which American presidents were imperialists?
William McKinley & Roosevelt
What was the "open door" policy?
a policy to allow any trade with China