In what way can Theodore Roosevelt be considered one of the country’s first conservationist presidents?
A) He created 150 million acres in new forest preserves.
B) He loved animals and set aside many wilderness areas.
C) He believed in sequestering public land, so it would not be used.
D) He opposed the use of coal because it damaged the environment.
E) He was an avid hunter, but confined his big game pursuits to Africa.
Answer: A
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