Teddy Had Tremendous Respect and Admiration for His Father

Theodore Roosevelt - Roughrider to Rushmore Biography Video

1. Teddy had tremendous respect and admiration for his father. How was his choice to become involved in politics tied to his relationship with his father?

2. When Teddy graduated from Harvard he returned to New York to pursue a career in government. Why was it uncommon for people of his social class to go into politics?

3. Teddy's was ill as a child. How did the problems Teddy faced with asthma effect his future?

4. Theodore Roosevelt ran as a Republican for most of his political career, yet he was called a progressive. What issues did he support that would give him that label?

5. After the death of his beloved wife and mother on the same day in the same house, Teddy went West to try his hand at ranching. What did he acquire in the West that started him on the path to the White House?

6. Teddy led the Rough Riders to victory on San Juan Hill. How did this victory launch his rise to the presidency?

7. Why did the Republicans in New York want to nominate Teddy for the Vice President? How did their plan backfire?

8. As a boy, Teddy was always fascinated by nature. How did this passion with the outdoors effect his policies as president? 9. What was the "big stick policy"? How did the president carry this out?

10. The Teddy Bear is a lasting reminder of Theodore Roosevelt. How did this stuffed animal come to be named after the president?