Harp Week
Presidential Electons: 1912 Wilson v. Roosevelt v. Taft: Overview
The presidential elections in the late 19th and early 20th centuries were filled with drama from third parties, to a once defeated president running again and being elected, to a former president changing parties and running again. The...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Trust Buster
Theodore Roosevelt, as a Progressive president, wanted government to work for all the people, not just the rich. See how he used legislation already in place, the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, to sue what he considered "bad" trusts in order to...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Us Fish & Wildlife Service: Centennial Perspectives From Alaska Maritime Nwr
A tribute to Theodore Roosevelt's protection of natural resources on the 100th anniversary of his orders to protect Alaskan land and wildlife with the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A Helping Hand for Labor
Theodore Roosevelt had many talents. See how he acted as arbitrator in the coal strike of 1902, and supported the demands of the United Mine Workers to improve the working conditions of the miners.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Benjamin Harrison: Foreign Affairs
Read about the vigorous foreign policy pursued by Benjamin Harrison during his four-year term as president. His decisive actions presaged Theodore Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: William Howard Taft: Domestic Affairs
Find out why William Howard Taft's domestic policies were not as progressive as those of his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Roosevelt, Theodore 1858 1919
List of Theodore Roosevelt's accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Vice President under William McKinley and 26th President of the United States.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Department of Everything Else: The Conservation Movement
This chapter on the Conservation Movement, from the presidency of Benjamin Harrison, through the substantial support in the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, to the pulling back in the presidency of William Howard Taft, is from an online...
CommonLit
Common Lit: Conservation as a National Duty
A learning module that begins with President Theodore Roosevelt's historical speech "Conservation as a National Duty" accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a...
Library of Congress
Loc: Topics in Chronicling America: The Mc Kinley Assassination
Find contemporary newspaper accounts of the shooting of President Willian McKinley, his death, the swearing of Theodore Roosevelt as president, and the capture, trial, and execution of the assassin.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: Tr and Wilson
A website regarding the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Site contains key events in the United States and the world from 1898 to 1919, a map of the United States' expansion of its empire, a video with full transcript...
US Department of Justice
Office of the Attorney General: James Mc Reynolds
A brief biography of James Clark McReynolds, served as Attorney General in Theodore Roosevelt's presidency as well as Woodrow Wilson.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Woodrow Wilson: Win the Election of 1912
In this interactive feature, you'll get the chance to form your own political party and try your hand at winning the Presidential Election of 1912. The election of 1912 featured four candidates: Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft,...
Other
Encyclopedia of the New American Nation: Dollar Diplomacy
This extensive essay explains the goals of William Howard Taft's foreign policy during his presidency and how it reflected U.S. relations with countries in Latin America and with China. Comparisons are made with the goals of Taft's...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: A Proclamation to Panama by u.s. Government
Read the text of a proclamation to Panama by President Roosevelt, guaranteeing the independence of Panama in exchange for rights to canal construction.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Log on and Learn: Discover Presidental Log Cabins
Designed specifically for the middle school student. This site is full of activities that introduce you to the log cabins of several American presidents. Follow teams on archaeological digs as they discover treasures from the past.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Woodrow Wilson: Wilson a Portrait
This is a PBS website on President Woodrow Wilson. The text is fairly simple and there are lots of great images.
Calisphere: University of California Libraries
University of California: Calisphere: 1870 1900: Preservation of the West
Primary source images looking at the settling of the West between 1870 and 1900 and the push by some to protect and preserve the natural beauty.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Preserving the Wilderness
See how Theodore Roosevelt became a champion of conservation and protection of the American wilderness as president. In addition, take the short quiz about Roosevelt.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Tr: Foreign Affairs
An overview of Theodore Roosevelt's views on foreign policy beginning in his role as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and continuing throughout his presidency. The article includes his creation of the Roosevelt Corolarry to the Monroe...
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Mount Rushmore
Presents images and descriptive details of this national monument that features the faces of past U.S. Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Presidents of the 20th Century
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart covers the Presidents of the 20th Century, from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Bush. Important facts and details on each president are included along with a chart to explain Democrat and...
Library of Congress
Loc: "I Do Solemnly Swear"
An online exhibit of historically pertinent items dealing with the inauguration of a number of US Presidents.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Progressives in the White House
Read a brief overview of the three presidents, two Republican and one Democrat, who believed in an activist government to help all the people, and pushed for legislation to reflect their views.