National Park System · US History

Which statement best summarizes Theodore Roosevelt's role in conservation?

  1. He greatly expanded protected lands and promoted sustainable resource use
  2. He opposed all environmental protection efforts
  3. He focused only on foreign policy issues rather than domestic conservation efforts
  4. He eliminated federal control over public lands
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Correct answer: He greatly expanded protected lands and promoted sustainable resource use

Roosevelt was a leading figure in conservation. His actions significantly expanded the amount of protected land and shaped U.S. environmental policy.

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