Question

Which of the following issues caused Roosevelt to seek a “square deal” for the environment in 1900? oil drilling strip mining deforestation climate change

Answer 1

Deforestation : (C) Hope this can help you

Answer 2

The correct answer is deforestation.

Deforestation is the process of clearing a forest in order to make the land useful for a different purpose (like the building of a factory). Teddy Roosevelt, an advocate for conservation of natural resources, saw this deforestation process as a significant problem. This is why he develops the idea of a "Square Deal." This square deal included the idea of conservation of natural resources. This results in Teddy Roosevelet developing the national park services to protect these types of lands.