Conservation and Preservation in the Progressive Era

The video discusses conservation and preservation during the Progressive Era, highlighting key figures like Teddy Roosevelt and John Muir. It explains the differences and similarities between conservationists and preservationists, focusing on the establishment of national parks. The Hetch Hetchy controversy is explored as a case study of the debate between these two groups. The video concludes with test tips and potential essay topics related to the environmental movement.

What is the primary focus of conservation during the Progressive Era?

• Proper use of natural resources

• Expanding urban areas

• Economic reform

• Industrial development

Who was known as Roosevelt's chief forester?

• William McKinley

• Frederick Law Olmsted

• Gifford Pinchot

• John Muir

What was the first national park established in the United States?

• Zion

• Grand Canyon

• Yosemite

• Yellowstone

Who founded the Sierra Club?

• Gifford Pinchot

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John Muir

• Rachel Carson

What is the main difference between conservationists and preservationists?

• Preservationists support hunting, while conservationists do not.

• Conservationists support human interaction with nature, while preservationists aim to protect nature from humans.

• Preservationists support national parks, while conservationists do not.

• Conservationists support industrial use of land, while preservationists do not.

What was the main issue in the Hetch Hetchy controversy?

• Establishing Yellowstone as a national park

• The introduction of invasive species

• Building a dam in Yosemite National Park

• Banning hunting in national parks

What was the outcome of the Hetch Hetchy controversy?

• The dam was built, providing water to San Francisco

• The dam was not built

• San Francisco's water supply was not improved

• Yosemite National Park was closed

How much of San Francisco's water usage comes from Hetch Hetchy?

• 85%

• 100%

• 25%

• 50%

Which era could the conservation and preservation movements be connected to for a synthesis point in essays?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Environmental Movement in the 1960s and 1970s

• The Digital Age

What type of question could you expect about the Hetch Hetchy controversy in exams?

• Long essay on the impact of industrialization

• Short answer comparing conservation and preservation

• Multiple choice on the founders of the Sierra Club

• DBQ on the Progressive Era