Based on the given information, which of the following was likely set up by President Roosevelt between 1901 and 1909 to preserve the United States natural treasures for future generations?

Questions below are based on the following information.     When he was a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt wanted to be a scientist who studied nature. As an adult, President Roosevelt passed legislation that preserved vast regions of the U.S. for future generations. Here are his words:     “It is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or to permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it be a cliff, a forest, or a species of mammal or bird. Here in the United States we turn our rivers and streams into sewers and dumping-grounds, we pollute the air, we destroy forests, and... Show more

Questions below are based on the following information.    

When he was a young boy, Theodore Roosevelt wanted to be a scientist who studied nature. As an adult, President Roosevelt passed legislation that preserved vast regions of the U.S. for future generations. Here are his words:    

“It is also vandalism wantonly to destroy or to permit the destruction of what is beautiful in nature, whether it be a cliff, a forest, or a species of mammal or bird. Here in the United States we turn our rivers and streams into sewers and dumping-grounds, we pollute the air, we destroy forests, and exterminate fishes, birds and mammals — not to speak of vulgarizing charming landscapes with hideous advertisements. But at last it looks as if our people were awakening.”    

Show less