THE PROGRESSIVE ERA 1900 1917
THEODORE ROOSEVELT THE PROGRESSIVES
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helped start 5 national parks.
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helped start 5 McDonald’s.
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helped start 5 libraries.
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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.
Detailed explanation-2: -As President from 1901 to 1909, he signed legislation establishing five new national parks: Crater Lake, Oregon; Wind Cave, South Dakota; Sullys Hill, North Dakota (later re-designated a game preserve); Mesa Verde, Colorado; and Platt, Oklahoma (now part of Chickasaw National Recreation Area).
Detailed explanation-3: -As president, Roosevelt was guided on a through Yosemite National Park by naturalist John Muir for three days in 1903. After viewing Mariposa Grove, Sentinel Dome, Glacier Point and other sights, he seemed to have a spiritual epiphany.
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. A gorgeous natural scene from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.