Question

Which of the following issues caused Roosevelt to seek a square deal for the environment in 1900

Answer 1

The answer is deforestation


Deforestation was taking place in the United States at an alarming rate. According to Roosevelt, this would have catastrophic consequences for America's natural resources. 


The square deal had 3 basic aims:

1. Conservation of Natural Resources

2. Control of Large corporations

3. To protect the General Consumer


He tried to extend the square deal in his second term but it was blocked by the Congress.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is C (Deforestation)

Explanation:

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