Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation

Why was Theodore Roosevelt added to Mount Rushmore?

• To represent conservation and industry in U.S. History

• To represent military leadership

• To represent political reform

• To represent economic growth

What was a cause of the conservation movement of the early 1900s?

• People would continue to need natural resources in the future

• To increase industrial production

• To expand urban development

• To reduce agricultural output

What did Theodore Roosevelt believe about the national park system?

• It did not protect special places like Yosemite strongly enough

• It was too expensive to maintain

• It was unnecessary for wildlife protection

• It was only for recreational purposes

Why did Roosevelt create National Forests?

• To limit flooding and prevent fires

• To increase tourism

• To promote urban development

• To support mining activities

What was the purpose of national parks and national landmarks?

• To guard natural resources and wildlife habitats

• To promote industrial growth

• To expand agricultural lands

• To support urbanization

Where are small businesses commonly found?

• Suburban areas

• Urban areas

• Rural areas

• National parks

Where are farms commonly found?

• Rural areas

• Urban areas

• Suburban areas

• National parks