Acadia National Park - Old Farm: Station Four

Mr. Door was inspired to dedicate his life and inheritance to conserving land for the American people due to concerns about the loss of Mount Desert Island's landscapes to private ownership and development. He emphasized the urgent need to preserve these areas in their natural state for their beauty, wildlife, and the opportunity to study nature.

What inspired Mr. Door to dedicate his life to land conservation?

• A passion for preserving nature for the public

• A desire for personal gain

• A need to develop the land

• A wish to restrict public access

What was a major concern for Mr. Door and other residents regarding Mount Desert Island?

• The decline in local businesses

• The increase in tourism

• The rise in local wildlife population

• The loss of landscapes to private ownership

What did Mr. Door believe was necessary to preserve?

• The economic development of the area

• The expansion of private properties

• The openness and unspoiled beauty of the land

• The construction of new buildings

Which aspect of nature did Mr. Door emphasize in his vision for preservation?

• The role of government policies

• The influence of nature

• The impact of urbanization

• The influence of technology

What did Mr. Door want to ensure about the places he aimed to preserve?

• They were developed for tourism

• They were used for agriculture

• They were observed and studied in their fullest

• They were converted into private estates