Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Teddy Roosevelt 26th President of the United States - Lesson Plan

Teddy Roosevelt 26th President of the United States  
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 Read This blog post: https://www.coolkidfacts.com/theodore-roosevelt-facts/

Big Fat Notebook of American History: pages 327-331 

Panama Canal building design

Questions: 

Describe how Roosevelt became president. 

How long did he serve? 

What was he famous for before the election? 

What were his main accomplishments? 

Why did Roosevelt support the revolution of Panama?

What were the problems with building the Canal? 

How long did it take to build? 

What was his motto concerning European involvement in Latin America? 

What was the Square Deal?  Which laws were passed because of this? 

Why was he called "The Trust Buster?" 

Why did he run again for President in 1912?  Who won the election? Why? 


Homework: 

You are an advisor to President Roosevelt,  Write him a report about why it is important to build the Panama Canal.  What are the advantages and disadvantages of a canal in Central America? 


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