Young Theodore
What tragedy did Theodore endure on Valentine’s Day of 1884?
Both his mom and wife died
What event completely changed Theodore Roosevelt’s job as vice president?
The assassination of President McKinley
Who did Roosevelt handpick to be president in 1908
William Howard Taft
What was the name of the third party Roosevelt formed?
Progressive or Bull Moose Party
Why did Theodore rush home from Harvard?
He received a telegram that his father was dying
What mistake did Roosevelt make on the night of his re-election?
He impulsively stated he would not run for another term
What phrase summarizes Roosevelt’s foreign policy?
"Speak softly and carry a big stick"
What major world event happened while Roosevelt was in the Amazon?
WW1
Who was the president Theodore Roosevelt revered for the rest of his life?
Abraham Lincoln
What made Teddy change his mind about the Cigar Reform Bill?
Seeing the conditions the workers lived under
Why did Roosevelt decide to run for another term
He felt Taft was destroying his legacy
Where did Roosevelt go after leaving the presidency?
He traveled to Africa and Europe to give speeches and distribute awards.
Why couldn’t young Theodore go to school or go outside very much?
He had Asthma and was sickly
Why were many New York citizens upset with Roosevelt enforcing the laws
They were upset that saloons were forced to close on Sundays
What was one negative drawback of Roosevelt’s drive to conserve land and natural resources?
Indigenous landholders lost access to lands they had lived on for thousands of years
How many sons of Roosevelts fought in WW1?
Four
What was the name of the hill Theodore and the Rough Riders took in Cuba?
San Juan Hill
How did Theodore modernize the New York police department
He modernized the department with police training, uniforms, and a fingerprinting crew
What did Roosevelt mean by a “square deal”
A fair government ensuring everyone has equal opportunities, but success depends on individual effort
How did Roosevelt finally pass away?
In his sleep of embolism at the age of 60