Edith Roosevelt

The building of the first transcontinental railroad by the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad companies was a monumental feat. Plans for the first railroad had begun well before the Civil War. In fact, the Central Pacific started building east from Sacramento, California, in 1863. But the Civil War delayed progress until 1865. Then the Union Pacific started out from Omaha, Nebraska, and the two companies worked towards each other to cover almost 2000 miles. (Gilded age) And in 1869 the…

Some progressive groups suggested that there was much need for moral reform in America. It was argued that in many urban areas, corruption invaded political establishments. Progressives pushed for social purity and sought to rid these urban communities from corruptions such as alcoholism. According to Barnes & Bowles (2014), “In addition to middle-class women and Protestant clergy, the movement attracted nativists and racists, who argued that immigrants and African Americans were more likely to…

sunk the an entire Spanish fleet. In just seven hours, the entire Spanish Asian fleet is sunk and the U.S. suffered one death. The battle was short-lived due to the quality of the U.S. Navy. The battle of San Juan Heights consisted of Theodore Roosevelt leading his Rough Riders to take over San Juan Hill. A Rough Rider is a member of the cavalry unit that was commanded by…

Wilson and the editors of the New Republic, the AmericanFederation of Labor (AFL), and members of the League to Enforce Peace (LEP) of which former Presient William Howard Taft was a member of. The third group was the Atlanticists led by Theodore Roosevelt, Henry Cabot Lodge, and Elihu Root. Consistency within the group was their fundamental…

In 1956, three years before his death, Alexander Deussen, a petroleum geologist from San Antonio, donated 309-acres of land to Harris County Precinct 1. Named after its donator, Alexander-Deussen Park boasts many amenities which are appreciated by everyone who visits this exceptional recreational area. The park has the several children’s playgrounds, a community center, an open air pavilion overlooking the lake, an asphalt 2.5 mile jogging trail with work out equipment erected along the path, 3…

Japan’s transformation and expansion was preceded by the unequal treaties imposed by the American commodore. The emperor of Japan would modernize and adapt through education, military and local administration reform in order to create a strong national identity among Japan’s people. As the Meiji government established a constitution an economic transformation would occur, where great company’s like Mitsubishi would dictate the Japanese economy and create an impressive growth. The Japanese…

Since the conception of the United States, George Washington had set forth the country to be an isolationist nation. As the country progressed and expanded into the 20th century, presidents, Taft and Roosevelt took a more aggressive intervening approach to foreign intervention. During Wilson’s presidency, the world was at the center of imperialism. President Wilson, however, had an eye for world peace. He believed Americans had the duty of bringing democracy to the rest of the world. His belief…

has followed various foreign policies to promote its interests. These policies include neutrality, imperialism and internationalism. Numerous actions have been taken to carry out these policies including the Spanish American war as well as the Roosevelt Corollary. These advances have been used to promote as well as obtain the interests of the United States. After Columbus' arrival to the western hemisphere, Cuba became a Spanish colony. Retaliations against Spain had been happening for some…

and 1920 was called the Progressive Era that advocated widespread social activism and political reform across America. The Progressive Era saw a variety of reforms proposed and enacted under the administration of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Undoubtedly, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were innovators who wanted to change the nation to an understanding extent while their reforms were not as aimed at maintaining the traditional…

Although most people call him “Teddy” in modern times, no one called Theodore Roosevelt “Teddy” when he was alive. Theodore Roosevelt was better known as “Teedie” when he was growing up in New York City. Rumor has it that Theodore hated being called “Teedie.” In this essay I will give you ways on how Theodore Roosevelt was a curious man. He was a very intelligent and interesting person to study. Young “Teedie” as young Theodore was known as by his family, was a very curious yet sickly child.…