Question

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in the early 20th century, president theodore roosevelt fought for legislation to create more national parks, as well as to protect resources. how did public perception change in a way that supported the creation of national parks?
a urban development became more important than increasing farmlands.
b expansion of railroads became more important than preserving forests.
c conservation of wilderness became more important than developing resources.
d private ownership of wilderness became more important than public ownership of wilderness.

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Urban development vs. farmlands is not directly related to national parks or resource protection for Roosevelt's conservation efforts.
• Option b: Railroad expansion vs. forest preservation does not align with the focus on national parks and wilderness conservation.
• Option c: If conservation of wilderness became more important than developing resources, this would support creating national parks (as they preserve wilderness) and protecting resources, matching Roosevelt's goals.
• Option d: Private ownership of wilderness going against public ownership (national parks are public) would not support his efforts.

So the correct option is the one where conservation of wilderness is prioritized over development, which is option c.

Answer:

c. Conservation of wilderness became more important than developing resources.