History of America's Natural Resources in the 19th Century

What was the primary view of European settlers and pioneers towards America's natural resources in the early 19th century?

• They saw them as limited commodities.

• They saw them as limitless commodities.

• They believed in strict resource management.

• They thought resources were scarce.

What was the estimated percentage decline in forest land from 1630 to 1907 in the Northeast, South, and Midwest?

• 25 percent

• 35 percent

• 42 percent

• 50 percent

What significant event occurred in 1803 that doubled the size of the United States?

• The signing of the Treaty of Paris

• The acquisition of the Louisiana territory

• The California Gold Rush

• The establishment of the first national park

What was the 'Trail of Tears'?

• A path used by settlers to move westward

• A forced march of 15,000 Cherokee from the Southeast to Oklahoma

• A route taken by gold miners to California

• A trail used by bison herds during migration

What was one of the iconic symbols of the disappearing frontier in the late 19th century?

• The American eagle

• The American bison

• The bald eagle

• The grizzly bear

By the 1880s, what was the status of the American bison population?

• They were thriving and increasing in number.

• They were on the brink of extinction.

• They had migrated to Canada.

• They were domesticated for farming.

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Which national park was established by Congress in 1872, becoming the first national park in the United States?

• Yosemite

• Yellowstone

• Grand Canyon

• Zion

What was one of the main reasons for the establishment of Yellowstone National Park?

• To promote tourism

• To protect indigenous tribes

• To preserve wildlife and natural resources

• To create a new city

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What was the impact of the new coal-powered era during the Industrial Revolution?

• Improved air quality

• Decreased demand for machinery

• Significant amounts of smog and soot

• Reduced mining operations

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Who was the 26th president of the United States known for his environmental conservation efforts?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt