The early attitude of government regulators toward public lands was to "sell and develop" them.

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In the early years of American history, government regulators saw public lands as a resource to be sold and developed for profit, rather than as a valuable natural asset to be preserved and protected for future generations. This attitude led to large-scale exploitation and destruction of public lands and natural resources.

The Early Attitude of Government Regulators Toward Public Lands Was