The National Parks

The National Parks

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History

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the first national park established in the United States?

Back

Yellowstone

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What US president had a great impact on the National Parks System?

Back

Teddy Roosevelt

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What year did Congress pass the law creating the National Park Service?

Back

1916

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Congress' acceptance of the idea that public lands should be federally owned was based on the exploitation of these public lands during this age of excess.

Back

The Gilded Age

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which act stated that the purpose of national parks is "to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations."

Back

Organic Act

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The National Park Service was signed it into law on August 25, 1916. Who was the President?

Back

Woodrow Wilson

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the job of the National Park Service?

Back

to preserve and protect the areas for future generations

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