Question

"There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness, that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm. The nation behaves well if it treats the natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased; and not impaired in value." --Theodore Roosevelt
Which actions were taken by President Theodore Roosevelt in relation to this quote?

A) He pushed Congress to pass the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, as well as the Meat Inspection Act of 1906.
B) He forced an end to the Coal Strike of 1902 by threatening to use the United States Army to mine the coal and seize the mines.

C) He stated that the U.S. would intervene in the finances and political affairs of unstable Caribbean and Central American countries.
D) He established the United States Forest Service, signed into law the creation of five National Parks, and established 150 National Forests.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. T. Roosevelt was a strong naturalist enthusiast. Therefore, he established many National Parks, National Forests and the United States Forest Service.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation:

Although all of the answer choices are true regarding the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, only one is directly related to the quote. Note that in the quote Roosevelt urges us to "treat natural resources as assets." Thus, the fact that he established the United States Forest Service, signed into law the creation of five National Parks, and established 150 National Forests is the best answer.