The 19th Century Conservation Movement

question 9

Multiple Choice

The 19th century conservation movement

• A) destroyed the old legend of the western frontier as the seedbed of American virtues.
• B) emphasized the abundance of western land.
• C) attempted to educate the public about the destruction of the environment.
• D) lobbied against the continual flooding of the Sacramento River.
• E) secretly funded entrepreneurs to avert government legislation.

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