Strenuous life in 19 century

Question

What was the “strenuous life?” Why did it show in the late 19th century? What were some of the games that were popularized during this time?

Answer 1

On April 10, 1899, the speech delivered by then President Roosevelt in Chicago is known as "The Strenuous Life". The President statement based upon his own experiences that strenuous effort and overcoming hardship were the morals to be included in every citizen of America for the betterment of their own, nation and also to the world.

Basketball, Baseball, Football and the Craze of Bicycling were some of the games that were popularized during this time.