USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Sympathetic to both business and labor, Roosevelt avoided labor strike, most notably negotiating a settlement to the great Coal Strike of 1902. He vigorously promoted the conservation movement, emphasizing efficient use of natural resources. He dramatically expanded the system of national parks and national forests.

Detailed explanation-2: -During his very active presidency, Theodore Roosevelt established approximately 230 million acres of public lands between 1901 and 1909, including 150 national forests, the first 55 federal bird reservation and game preserves, 5 national parks, and the first 18 national monuments.

Detailed explanation-3: -Roosevelt has been the main figure identified with progressive conservatism as a political tradition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Woodrow Wilson, a leader of the Progressive Movement, was the 28th President of the United States (1913-1921).

Detailed explanation-5: -Roosevelt prioritized conservation and established national parks, forests, and monuments to preserve the nation’s natural resources. In foreign policy, he focused on Central America, where he began construction of the Panama Canal.