Camping with the President Test (RI.5.3)

How did President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir’s camping trip influence the future of America’s natural lands?

• The trip led to the construction of a new city in Yosemite.

• Roosevelt decided to sell the national parks to private companies.

• The trip inspired Roosevelt to establish more national parks and protect forests.

• John Muir stopped caring about conservation after the trip.

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What was John Muir’s role during the camping trip with President Roosevelt?

• He was the president’s personal chef.

• He was a nature guide who shared his conservation ideas with Roosevelt.

• He was a reporter documenting the trip for a newspaper.

• He was a scientist who studied the animals in Yosemite.

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How did President Roosevelt and John Muir’s opinions about nature compare?

• Roosevelt believed in hunting animals, while Muir believed in preserving all wildlife.

• Both Roosevelt and Muir believed in the importance of protecting nature and preserving forests.

• Roosevelt wanted to turn the forests into farmland, while Muir wanted to build cities.

• Muir didn’t care much about nature, but Roosevelt was very passionate about it.

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What effect did the camping trip have on President Roosevelt’s policies?

• He decided to close down the national parks.

• He worked to pass laws that protected wilderness areas.

• He removed John Muir from his position as a conservationist.

• He encouraged more people to move into forested areas.

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How did John Muir’s interaction with President Roosevelt change the president’s views on conservation?

• Muir convinced Roosevelt that preserving forests was unnecessary.

• Muir helped Roosevelt understand the need to protect nature for future generations.

• Roosevelt didn’t agree with any of Muir’s ideas after their trip.

• Muir told Roosevelt that national parks should be used for hunting.

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What was the relationship between the location of the camping trip and the discussion of conservation?

• The remote wilderness of Yosemite showed Roosevelt the beauty and importance of untouched nature.

• The camping trip was in a city park, which showed Roosevelt that cities needed more parks.

• Roosevelt and Muir didn't discuss conservation at all during their trip.

• The trip occurred in a zoo, which made Roosevelt focus on protecting animals in captivity.

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Why was the camping trip between Roosevelt and Muir so significant for the American people?

• It showed that camping was a fun activity for everyone.

• It led to the creation of more national parks and conservation efforts, which benefited all Americans.

• It was the first time a president went on a camping trip.

• It helped raise money for the government.

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What connection can be made between the outcome of the trip and the future of the national parks?

• The trip led to the national parks being sold to private investors.

• After the trip, Roosevelt created more national parks, ensuring that the natural beauty of America would be preserved.

• Roosevelt forgot about the national parks after the trip.

• The national parks were no longer considered important after the trip.

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What was the key idea that John Muir wanted to convey to President Roosevelt during their trip?

• The wilderness should be turned into farmland.

• Protecting the environment was essential for future generations.

• The forests should be used for building new cities.

• Animals should be hunted more to control their population.

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How did Roosevelt’s relationship with Muir reflect their shared commitment to conservation?

• They disagreed about everything but remained friends.

• Their relationship grew as they both believed in protecting the land for future generations.

• Muir didn’t think Roosevelt cared about nature.

• Roosevelt wanted to sell the forests, but Muir convinced him otherwise.

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