Theodore Roosevelt was _______.

A. an author, cattle     rancher, and explorer B. a vice president,     president, and Nobel     Prize winner C. both A and B Submit

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Theodore Roosevelt did more in one lifetime than most! He was an avid outdoorsman, a conservationist, and a politician.

Theodore Roosevelt served in many roles over his life. He was also a deputy sheriff in the Dakota Territory, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, a lieutenant colonel for the Rough Riders in the Spanish- American War, and governor of New York.

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A. He used a newly     discovered lung medication. B. He strengthened his body     with hiking, boxing,     and rowing. C. He moved to a warmer     climate. Submit

How did young Theodore Roosevelt fight back against his asthma?

Theodore Roosevelt was nine when he wrote _________ . A. The Geology of the Dakotas B. The Natural History     on Insects C. The Hunter’s Guide     to Taxidermy Submit

While at Harvard College, Theodore Roosevelt had a reputation for ______.

A. starting food fights  B. being the best     Greek student C. asking too many     questions Submit

Mr. Roosevelt became the youngest president at age 42 after ________. A. Grover Cleveland     served his second term B. Woodrow Wilson     retired C. William McKinley     was assassinated Submit

How did Mr. Roosevelt inspire people to make the first teddy bear? A. He refused to kill a     tied-up bear while hunting. B. During his childhood, he     trained a pet bear to play fetch. C. He gave his closest friends     and family members bear hugs. Submit

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Theodore Roosevelt was a man of great courage. He believed it is better to try and fail than not to  try at all. He called this “daring greatly.” The  Bible teaches that we can be strong and brave.   God is our strength and help.  “God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power  and love and self-control.” (2 Timothy 1:7)

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Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States. When he wanted to encourage or praise someone, he said, “Bully for you!” Can you ace this quiz about his life? Bully for you!

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Theodore’s father often took him on horseback rides and hikes so the boy could get plenty of fresh air. He also provided Theodore with a home gymnasium so he could gain strength.

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All forms of wildlife fascinated young Theodore. At age seven, he saw a dead seal at a local market, took the seal’s head home, and founded his own Roosevelt Museum of Natural History. (What did his mom think of that?) He collected a wide range of creatures.

Doctors tried unusual methods to ease young Theodore’s asthma. They gave him caffeinated black coffee, chest massages, and even suggested smoking cigars! The young man worked to strengthen his body. That proved to be the biggest help.

Even as a child, Theodore Roosevelt stored animal specimens in his room. He collected insects, snakes, frogs, and more. By age 11, he had over 1,000 specimens!

Theodore Roosevelt was known for his enthusiasm. He was passionate about learning what most interested him. His best grades were in natural history.

Vice President Theodore Roosevelt became president after an anarchist shot and killed President William McKinley in 1901. (An anarchist is a person who is opposed to authorities.)

While Theodore Roosevelt was on a hunting trip in Mississippi, all the other hunters with him located bears. Mr. Roosevelt’s assistants cornered a bear and tied it to a willow tree. They suggested he shoot it. He said that was unsportsmanlike.

Theodore Roosevelt was determined to learn as much as possible about certain subjects. He loved studying nature. He did poorly in Greek and French.

William McKinley was shot and killed in 1901. Theodore Roosevelt was vice president at the time, so he became president.

While in the White House, Theodore Roosevelt’s children did have a pet bear named Jonathan Edwards. (He did not fetch.) They also had a pet lizard, guinea pigs, a badger, a blue macaw, a hyena, and more! Two of Mr. Roosevelt’s sons once brought a pet pony up a White House elevator.

Theodore Roosevelt established _______. A. 150 National     Forests and five     National Parks B. 51 Federal Bird     Reservations and 18     National Monuments C. both A and B Submit

Theodore Roosevelt placed nearly 230 million acres under federal protection. That’s an area about the size of all the East Coast states from Maine to Florida!

Theodore Roosevelt did more than you might guess! He also established four National Game Preserves.

Theodore Roosevelt said all of the quotes below. Which did he say when someone failed to assassinate him while he was giving a campaign speech in 1912? A. “You see, it takes more than one     bullet to kill a Bull Moose.” B. “It is no use to preach to [children]     if you do not act decently yourself.” C. “I have never in my life envied a     human being who led an easy life.” Submit

Theodore Roosevelt had a steel glasses case and a 50-page speech next to his chest. Both slowed the bullet the attempted assassin shot at him. Mr. Roosevelt finished his speech, went to the hospital, and recovered. The man who tried to assassinate him went to jail for life.

Theodore Roosevelt was campaigning for president in Wisconsin for the Bull Moose Party. A mentally unwell man shot him. The bullet did not hit any vital organs. Mr. Roosevelt finished his speech and got medical help. Doctors felt it safest to leave the bullet in his chest.