Theodore Roosevelt can be considered one of the country's first conservationist presidents because he
A) created 150 million acres in new government preserves
B) loved animals and the remaining wilderness in the United States
C) believed in sequestering public land, so it would not be damaged
D) opposed the use of coal because it damaged the environment
E) was an avid hunter, but confined his big game pursuits to Africa

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Theodore Roosevelt is known for creating 150 million acres of new government preserves, establishing national parks, forests, and monuments, which marked significant conservation efforts during his presidency.

Theodore Roosevelt Can Be Considered One of the Country's First