Theodore Judah

Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba made Roosevelt a popular national figure. After that (in 1899), he was elected governor of New York, as governor. He followed his own mind and heart above the wishes of the Republican Party. Nevertheless, in 1901, Theodore Roosevelt became William McKinley's Vice President; and when McKinley was

Gifford Pinchot By Ivan Najera He was born into an upper- class family of merchants, politicians, and landowners on August 11th, 1865. When his father suggested forestry to him, it would convince him to pursue a forestry career, even though no American had made forestry a career. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale. He obtained his Forestry degree in Nancy, France. Forestry made its first mark in the American forest when he worked for John Vanderbilt’s massive estate, Biltmore in January

The election of 1896 was the year William McKinley launched the first campaign film. McKinley’s campaign ad was a re-enactment of his nomination announcement as he stood in front of a room full of supporters. Once McKinley became president, his film sparked the beginning of scheduled announcement known today as The State of the Union. Most believed McKinley’s campaign film helped with his presidential win against Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan. Later, McKinley would serve four years

The new Manifest Destiny, essentially U.S’ expansionist fever, leads to our participation against the Spanish empire with rebels on both sides. The Spanish American War made the US an international power with our footholds in the Pacific and Atlantic Ocean. Also, our annexation of Cuba will lead to multiple opportunities in the future. This 3 month long war was diminutive and swift but showed how the US were unprepared, obviously by their landing at Daiquiri. What followed were naval attacks in the

It was known by the Spanish-American War of name conflict occurred between Spain and the United States in 1898, culminating with the taking of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines to Spanish rule. With the exception of the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, both fought against their former colonial power, Britain, this was the first war of the US against a European nation. The conflict, which lasted approximately eight months was also the first major military victory of the United States of

The turn of the 20th century sparked a movement of reform. It included large groups and individuals with a passion and desire to make life better during the industrial age. Their ideas and works were known as progressivism, as reformers wanted to improve, change, and build upon society, government, and much more. One of the biggest progressive groups to emerge during this time were the muckrakers. Samuel Hopkins Adams was one of the most important muckrakers during the Progressive Era. Adam’s concern

Patrick Bryant 11/23/15 Final Paper Professor Galgano With the assassination of President William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, not quite 43, became the 26th and youngest President in the Nation's history (1901-1909). He brought new excitement and power to the office, vigorously leading Congress and the American public toward progressive reforms and a strong foreign policy. Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858, in a four-story brownstone in Manhattan, New York. Teddy was the second

King Kamehameha was an aware leader who paid close attention to all his islands to make sure that there was no rebellions. King Kamehameha cared about his people and his land and wanted everything to be fair for all his people. King was also aware that foreigners want to take advantage over the Hawaiian islands so he would ask John Young if he thought the trade was a bad choice or a good choice. King Kamehameha being aware helped him in the Royal Monopoly and even put him on the top of the Monopoly

One of the most influential presents of the United States was Theodore Roosevelt, also known as “Teddy”. Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 27, 1858. His parents were Theodore Roosevelt Sr. and Martha Bulloch. His close friends and family gave him the nickname “Teddy”. Theodore was Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt second child out of four. Growing up “Teddy” was diagnosed with asthma, witch was a condition that was fatal and not well understood. Teddy discovered that he had a love for reading and

The Populist party was a political movement in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s that strived to give more political power to the common man. Politician and orator William James Bryan was the leader of the movement. The Populist party grew exponentially and in 1896 Bryan was the democratic presidential nominee where he only lost by 95 electoral votes. Many people see the “Wizard Of Oz” as a representation of the populist movement. These similarities can be seen in the group traveling to emerald city