SAT US History Practice Question
Which of the following statements is true in regard to President Theodore Roosevelt's environmental polices?
- A.Roosevelt rejected the notion of conservation because he allowed the "good trusts" to develop some areas in national parks for business purposes.
- B.Roosevelt rejected any attempts at government protection of wilderness areas, arguing instead that market forces should determine land use.
- C.Roosevelt appointed the pro-business James Watt as Secretary of the Interior, angering many environmentalists, such as John Muir.
- D.Roosevelt worked closely with the head of the U.S. Forest Service, Gifford Pinchot, to set aside land for national parks, national monuments, and wildlife refuges.
- E.While Roosevelt was an avid outdoorsman, he believed that any action on behalf of the environment should be taken at the state level.
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