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Reform and the Progressive Era — Test

Question 11 • US History Studies Since 1877

Which best describes how President Taft affected conservation efforts?

Answer
A
Taft appointed a secretary of the interior who was neutral on conservation.
B
Taft appointed a secretary of the interior who believed strongly in conservation.
C
Taft appointed a secretary of the interior who undid some of Roosevelt’s conservation work.
D
Taft appointed a secretary of the interior who continued Roosevelt’s conservation work.

Explanation

Taft appointed Richard Ballinger as secretary of the interior. Ballinger opposed some of the conservation policies associated with Theodore Roosevelt and took actions that reversed or weakened parts of Roosevelt’s work, including opening some protected public lands to development. Therefore, the best choice is that Taft appointed a secretary who undid some of Roosevelt’s conservation work.

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