AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Removed millions of acres from federal protection
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Opposed any private use of the nations natural resources
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Set aside millions of acres of land for national parks in fort
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -After becoming president in 1901, Roosevelt used his authority to establish 150 national forests, 51 federal bird reserves, four national game preserves, five national parks and 18 national monuments on over 230 million acres of public land. Today, the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt is found across the country.
Detailed explanation-2: -The conservation legacy of Theodore Roosevelt is found in the 230 million acres of public lands he helped establish during his presidency. Much of that land-150 millions acres-was set aside as national forests.
Detailed explanation-3: -Theodore Roosevelt, often called “the conservation president, ” impacted the National Park System well beyond his term in office. He doubled the number of sites within the National Park system.
Detailed explanation-4: -As president, Roosevelt created five national parks, 18 national monuments, 51 bird sanctuaries, began the National Wildlife Refuge system and set aside more than 100 million acres for national forests.
Detailed explanation-5: -On November 10, 1978, the area was given national park status when President Carter signed Public Law 95-625 that changed the memorial park to Theodore Roosevelt National Park.