
Person whom you have selected Theodore Roosevelt
Student name Matt G
WHY I CHOSE THIS PERSON?
I chose this person because he seems like a very interesting person and I want to learn more about him. I hope to gather tons of information.
WHY THEY ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU AND OTHERS?
Teddy is important to me and others for many reasons .One reason why he is important is because was the 26th president of the United States of America. Another reason why he is important to me and others is because the “Teddy Bear” was made after him.
CHILDHOOD (birth, parents, sibling, important events that impacted them as a child)
Teddy’s siblings are Anna Roosevelt, Elliot Roosevelt, and Corinne Roosevelt. Teddy’s father is Theodore Roosevelt SR. Teddy’s mother’s name is Martha Bulloch Roosevelt. Theodore was born October 27th 1858.
ADULTHOOD
When Teddy was an adult, he was the 26th president. He was also an assemblyman, Governor of New York, Vice president, Deputy Sheriff in the Dakota Territory, Police Commissioner, Assistant Secretary of the Navy and colonel of the rough riders by the age of 42. He had 6 children .He died in 1919.
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WORLD
One contribution to the world that Teddy made was that he refused to shoot a bear so people named the “Teddy Bear” after him. Another contribution is that he was the 26th president. He made many other contributions to the world too. Including, being governor of New York.
HOW DID LEARNING ABOUT THIS PERSON HELP YOU AND HOW DID IT MAKE YOU FEEL?
I liked learning about this person. It felt good to learn a lot about the 26th president of the United States of America. I hope to pass on my information.
WOULD YOU RECOMMEND LEARNING ABOUT THIS PERSON TO SOMEONE ELSE AND WHY?
Yes. I would because this person has many interesting facts. He did many things to change the world.
Theodore Roosevelt