Question

which of the following issues caused roosevelt to seek a \square deal\ for the environment in 1900?

conditions at meat - packing plants

swamp land

deforestation

political corruption in farm areas

Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt's environmental "Square Deal" efforts in 1900 were driven by concerns over widespread deforestation, which threatened natural resources and ecosystems. He prioritized conservation of forests and public lands, making deforestation the key issue here. The other options relate to different Progressive Era reforms (meat-packing plants = food safety, swamp land = not a core Square Deal environmental focus, political corruption = general governance reform).

Answer:

deforestation