What was Theodore Roosevelt's position on the matter of environmental conservation?
A) He believed strongly that natural resources should be preserved, but felt that this was a matter for state, not federal, action.
B) He angered many conservationists by his appointment of Gifford Pinchot, a businessman with no experience in conservation, as head of the Division of Forestry.
C) He believed in environmental preservation and, as a result, set aside federal land for conservation purposes created a number of national forests.
D) He was worried about what limits placed on logging and mining opportunities would do to the economy and large industries and, thus, attacked promoters of conservation.
E) He had spent little time outdoors himself and remained indifferent on the issue of conservation, leaving the matter entirely up to Congress.

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Theodore Roosevelt believed strongly in environmental preservation and conservation. He set aside federal land for conservation purposes and created a number of national forests. He was a champion of the conservation movement and used his presidency to promote conservation efforts.

What Was Theodore Roosevelt's Position on the Matter of Environmental