Taft as president, and street scenes in America, 1908

The video discusses the continuation of Roosevelt's environmental policies, highlighting the conservation of 3,000,000 acres of public land. It contrasts the differences between administrations, particularly in trust busting and political alignment, with a shift towards conservatism. As the century closed, there was a sense of limitless prospects for the future.

What was one of the key actions taken to continue Roosevelt's environmental policies?

• Setting aside 3,000,000 acres of public land for conservation

• Establishing new national parks

• Promoting urban development

• Reducing industrial pollution

How did the new administration's approach differ from Roosevelt's in terms of trust busting?

• It completely stopped trust busting

• It slowed down, siding with conservatives

• It maintained the same pace

• It accelerated the process

Which political party's conservative wing did the new administration align with?

• Libertarian Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

What was the general sentiment as the first decade of the century came to a close?

• Pessimism about the future

• Uncertainty about political stability

• Optimism and limitless prospects

• Concern over economic downturns

What significant event occurred shortly after the first decade of the century?

• A technological revolution

• A major economic crisis

• A global conflict began

• The world entered a new century