Which of the Following Statements Characterizes President Theodore Roosevelt's Approach

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes President Theodore Roosevelt's approach to the nation's natural resources?

• A) He was a preservationist who opposed the exploitation of natural resources.
• B) An ardent outdoorsman,he became a convert to conservation after he left office.
• C) He called for the repeal of the Forest Reserve Act of 1891.
• D) He was a conservationist who tried to balance commercial and public interests.

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Definitions:

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