Lesson 30 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPConservation: Teddy Roosevelt and the National Parks
Conservation emerged as a significant reform movement under President Theodore Roosevelt, who championed the preservation of America's natural landscapes.
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Conservation emerged as a significant reform movement under President Theodore Roosevelt, who championed the preservation of America's natural landscapes. Roosevelt, who served from 1901 to 1909, established numerous national parks, forests, and monuments, significantly expanding the federal government's role in environmental protection. The creation of the United States Forest Service in 1905 and the Antiquities Act of 1906 were instrumental in safeguarding natural resources for future generations. Roosevelt's vision for conservation not only highlighted the need to protect the environment but also sought to balance economic development with ecological sustainability.
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Theodore Roosevelt established the United States Forest Service in 1905.
He significantly expanded the national parks system during his presidency.
Roosevelt's conservation efforts aimed to balance development with ecological sustainability.
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