Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy's Progressive Life !
Early Life
Theodore Roosevelt (also known as Teddy) was born on October 27, 1858. He was from Dutch heritage and lived in New York City. He was homeschooled due to his heart condition and asthma. His illness gave him the opportunity of exploring about the world around him.
What Makes Theodore Progessive
He was progressive because he wanted to make the US a better place by lowering tariffs and conserve wild life. He also was a trust buster and supported women's suffrage at the time.
He was not a muckraker (aka a journalist/reporter at the time that states the bad in the world. He never liked ckrakers because he believed that they were just trouble and nothing good for society (they made blood run cold)
Thedore Roosevlt
Theodore Roosevelt was the youngest president ever to be in office. The loved wildlife and wanted to protect nature at all costs.
Theodore Riding A Moose
Theodore Roosevelt owned 200 million acres of natural rainforest. He loved all wild life and was called the first Natural President.
Theodore's Books
During his hard life dealing with his illness he spent his time reading and writing books one called The Winning of the West
Teddy's Major Accomplisments
He had 6 children.
He studied at Harbor College
He owned nearly 200 acres of national forest
He was the youngest President in office (42)
He supported women's suffrage
and was a Trust Buster.
Why Did I Reaserch Him ?
I wanted to research him because I think he's an interesting person and has accomplished things in life that many others haven't. People today still admire him fro his heroic actions and jesters.