Theodore Roosevelt — Questions and answers

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What happened to Theodore Roosevelt right before he gave a big speech?

Choices

  1. He got lost on his way to the stage.
  2. He was shot by someone. ✓
  3. He suddenly felt very tired and couldn't speak.
  4. He forgot his speech at home.

Answer: He was shot by someone.

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What health challenges did young Theodore Roosevelt face?

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  1. He was too big and strong.
  2. He had severe asthma and a weak body. ✓
  3. He loved to sit still all day.
  4. He was a champion boxer from birth.

Answer: He had severe asthma and a weak body.

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What did Theodore Roosevelt focus on when he first joined the New York State Assembly?

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  1. Making friends with all the 'boss' politicians.
  2. Avoiding any disagreements.
  3. Fighting against corruption and big company influence. ✓
  4. Learning how to become a judge.

Answer: Fighting against corruption and big company influence.

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How did Theodore Roosevelt try to improve the police force when he was President of the New York City Police Board?

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  1. He only worked from his office during the day.
  2. He personally walked the streets at night, sometimes in disguise. ✓
  3. He let officers do whatever they wanted.
  4. He told everyone that laws didn't apply to police officers.

Answer: He personally walked the streets at night, sometimes in disguise.

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What did Theodore Roosevelt do when the Spanish-American War started?

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  1. He stayed at his desk job.
  2. He resigned to fight in the war and led the 'Rough Riders'. ✓
  3. He went on a long vacation.
  4. He advised others to fight but didn't join himself.

Answer: He resigned to fight in the war and led the 'Rough Riders'.

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How did Theodore Roosevelt lead his troops during the charge up Kettle Hill?

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  1. He stayed far behind, away from the fighting.
  2. He galloped ahead on horseback, encouraging his men. ✓
  3. He waited for his men to tell him what to do.
  4. He told his men to go home because it was too dangerous.

Answer: He galloped ahead on horseback, encouraging his men.

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What was Theodore Roosevelt's famous saying about foreign policy?

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  1. "Shout loudly and carry a small stick."
  2. "Speak softly and carry a big stick." ✓
  3. "Always listen and never speak."
  4. "Let others do the talking for you."

Answer: "Speak softly and carry a big stick."

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What did Theodore Roosevelt's 'Square Deal' aim to do?

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  1. Give more power to big companies and monopolies.
  2. Stop the big companies from having too much unchecked power. ✓
  3. Make sure only certain people got good opportunities.
  4. Let businesses do whatever they wanted without rules.

Answer: Stop the big companies from having too much unchecked power.

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What is Theodore Roosevelt known for besides politics?

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  1. Building many new factories.
  2. Becoming the father of American conservation. ✓
  3. Cutting down all the national forests.
  4. Selling off national parks for money.

Answer: Becoming the father of American conservation.

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What is one important part of Theodore Roosevelt's legacy?

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  1. He always avoided tough challenges.
  2. He disliked protecting the environment.
  3. He championed environmental protection. ✓
  4. He wanted big companies to have all the power.

Answer: He championed environmental protection.

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