Environmental History of the United States Quiz

What characterized the tribal era in terms of environmental impact?

• Low environmental impact due to small populations and simple technology

• High environmental impact due to large populations

• No environmental impact at all

• Moderate environmental impact due to advanced agriculture

What was the primary attitude of European settlers during the frontier era?

• Sustainable use of resources

• Preservation of natural resources

• Conquest and exploitation of the land

• Conservation of wildlife

Who was a key figure in the early conservation movement and wrote 'Life in the Woods'?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John Muir

• George Perkins Marsh

• Henry David Thoreau

What was the main goal of the preservationist ideal during the conservation era?

• To use public lands for economic growth

• To convert public lands into agricultural fields

• To leave public lands untouched for future generations

• To develop public lands for urban expansion

Which act allowed the president to protect areas of scientific or historical interest as national monuments?

• The Antiquities Act

• The Endangered Species Act

• The National Parks Act

• The Environmental Protection Act

What event in the 1960s marked the beginning of the environmental era?

• The establishment of the US Forest Service

• The passing of the Antiquities Act

• The creation of the National Park System

• The publication of 'Silent Spring'

What was the significance of the first Earth Day in 1970?

• It was a nationwide demonstration for environmental protection

• It led to the creation of the National Park Service

• It was the first global environmental conference

• It marked the beginning of the conservation era

Which president established the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970?

• Jimmy Carter

• Richard Nixon

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

What was the Sagebrush Rebellion primarily concerned with?

• Protecting endangered species

• Increasing government regulation of public lands

• Expanding national parks and wilderness areas

• Reducing government regulation and promoting private land use

Which president was known for weakening many environmental and public land use laws in the early 2000s?

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• Ronald Reagan

• Barack Obama