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Name: ______________________________________________
Mrs. Stark – US History
Date: _____________
Block: ____________
Theodore Roosevelt Webquest
Directions: Follow the procedures below to complete the Theodore Roosevelt’s Webquest. Please stay
on the directed websites. Roaming through unapproved websites will result in a grade earned of a “0/F”.
1. Begin your webquest by going to http://www.history.com/topics/theodore-roosevelt
a. What years were Theodore Roosevelt’s birth and death? ________________________
b. What number president was Theodore Roosevelt? ______________________
c. Theodore Roosevelt guided the nation into a new century of _______________ and ____________.
d. What was Theodore Roosevelt most famous for? _________________________________________
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e. What lasting legacy does Theodore Roosevelt still carry? ____________________________________
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f. On what national memorial was Roosevelt’s likeness carved in 1927? _________________________.
2. Now go to http://www.smplanet.com/imperialism/joining.html
a. In 1900, which political party endorsed Theodore Roosevelt as a Vice Presidential candidate?
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b. What events surrounded Theodore Roosevelt becoming the youngest President in US History?
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c. According to Roosevelt, what "was by far the most important action I took in foreign affairs during
the time I was President. When nobody could or would exercise efficient authority, I exercised it."
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3. Next go to http://www.history.com/topics/theodore-roosevelt/photos#teddy-roosevelt
a. Scroll through the various pictures of Theodore Roosevelt and select the picture that you feel best
represents the “salty” man he was.
b. Right click your mouse over the picture of your
choice and select “copy”
c. Then paste the picture here in this box:
4. Finally, on your own…find a website that has Roosevelt’s
“Big Stick” speech. Read his speech. Then on the back of this
paper, compose a 4 sentence description of what Roosevelt’s
speech was about. You will need this for class tomorrow. 