Edith Roosevelt

The progressive period was a time in American history when people began to worry and act on the newly created social problems in the United States. The United States saw new technological and industrial advancements which unintentionally created these new problems. These new social problems included alcohol, labor laws, food and health regulations, and environmental issues. However, the social problem that saw the most change during this era was women’s rights. During this time, women began to…

Teddy Roosevelt best known for being the 26th president of the United States as well as being the founder of the group the Rough Riders. The Rough Riders are known for their courages march up the San Juan Hill under Teddy Roosevelt 's command. The Rough Riders were all volunteers that wanted to be a part of Teddy Roosevelt 's army. At San Juan Hill Teddy Roosevelt is most well known for his decision to charge up the hill and going against the captain 's orders. Teddys decision paid off and him…

In April 1898, the United States went to war with Spain. The Spanish-American War was a three months war between America and Spain. There were a lot of reasons why America attacked Spain. The main two reasons were the America claimed to want to help Cuba to get its independence from Spain but it was not true; they wanted to protect their business interests in Cuba; the other reason was the mysterious explosion of U.S.S. Maine ship in Havana Harbor. In Cuba people were tyrannized by Spain;…

will be very hard to repair and recover. In some cases, it would be impossible to turn back around. Once it happens the Earth would be stuck like that forever, or at least until the end of time. People like Gifford Pinchot, John Muir, Theodore Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson saw this, and they decided to do something about it. “It is ours to use and conserve for ourselves and our descendants, or to destroy” (Pinchot, 1). Pinchot knew just how important it would be to conserve the environment…

Jacqueline Cochran was born Rural West Florida the year 1910.Her parents died when she was at a very young age . So immediately she had to be put into foster care. She was adopted two years later from a non wealthy couple. She used to have to steal meats and other kinds of foods to help feed her family because they couldn't afford it . Unfortunately she didn't get a fair chance at getting an education. She only went to school for two years. By age 7 she was working in the fields by picking…

Historians have referred the 1920’s as “The Roaring Twenties,” the “Jazz Age,” and the “Age of Normalcy.” Each of these labels imply different things. America in the 1920’s had a very diverse population. With a diverse population comes variegated cultural, social, political, and economic differences. However, these differences created a unified theme. The theme was change. There were political, consumer, social, and cultural changes in America through the 1920’s that exemplified this theme. The…

At the turn of the 20th century, a lot was happening for America. Populations were growing and business was booming. Between the years of 1860 and 1900 America saw a 171% rise in the Gross National Product. Big businesses were growing and people were moving from rural areas and from other countries in search of new opportunities. Men, women, and children entered the workforce. (Keene 470) Due to the rise in big business many problems occurred. Although, the Government could have stepped in and…

Henry Suzzallo served as president during 1915 to 1926. During 1924 was the beginning of the struggles between Suzzallo and UW against Governor Hartley. These two men have different views about certain agendas and issues. These problems affected the University of Washington and Governor Hartley’s business. It was a big problem because Governor Hartley had more power than Suzzallo to do most things because was the Governor of Washington. Henry Suzzallo was born in San Jose, California on August…

*A major outcome of U.S imperialism in the 19th century was that it provided stability towards uncivilized countries (such as granting independence.) Take for instance the Philippines, which was acquired after the Spanish-American War in 1898. During that time, the Philippines was under Spanish rule, which ultimately called for their full sovereignty. On August 1898, US troops defeated the Spanish, as a result Spain gave the Philippines to the United States in exchange for $20 million under the…

Contrastingly, he specifies the conversion of power to the proper noun of “American People.” The pronoun “you” also accentuates this priority in his citizens, which overall establishes Trump as a figure who cares for his citizens. Late President Theodore Roosevelt also uses antithesis to establish his priorities, for our success “depends, not only as regards our own welfare, but as regards the welfare of mankind.” The pronoun “our” centers the importance of the American citizens in achieving…