Lesson 30 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPConservation: Teddy Roosevelt and the National Parks
Conservation became a major focus during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, who believed in protecting America’s natural resources.
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Conservation became a major focus during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, who believed in protecting America’s natural resources. He established the National Parks system to preserve the beauty of the country's landscapes and wildlife for future generations. Roosevelt's efforts led to the creation of five national parks and numerous national monuments, ensuring that America’s natural heritage would be safeguarded against industrialization and exploitation.
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Theodore Roosevelt is known as the 'Conservation President.'
He created the first national parks in the early 1900s.
Roosevelt's conservation policies helped establish over 230 million acres of protected land.
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