What is the main difference between a conservationist and a preservationist?
A conservationist thinks that it is okay to use the resources around us in moderation and a preservationist thinks that we should not use resources no matter how useful they are to humans because all organisms are equal.
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What children's toy is named after Theodore Roosevelt?
The teddy bear
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When did Teddy die?
1919
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When did his term(s) end?
1909
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How many national parks has Teddy conserved?
150 national forests
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What did Theodore what to make sure humans did not eat when consuming meat?
harmful pesticides
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What was the name of the act Teddy created to make sure the food did not have any chemicals in them?
He passed the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act
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What University did Teddy attend?
Harvard University
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What is special about the age of when Teddy became US president?
He is the youngest president in US history
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What was one of the main issue that Theodore wanted to resolve?
protect land, keep meat clean, and preserve wildlife.
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DOUBLE POINTS: Name a National Park that Theodore Roosevelt conserved?
Crater Lake, Wind Cave, Sully's Hill, Platt National Park, Mesa Verde
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What was the name of the island that Theodore founded to protect birds that could have gone extinct?
Pelican Island
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What disease did Teddy have as a child?
Athsma
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Which number president is Theodore Roosevelt?
26
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How much land did Theodore help preserve in total?
Over 250 million acres of land
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Why was the teddy bear named after Teddy Roosevelt?
Because he refused to kill a cub when he was on a hunting trip in which his friend had captured. He said it was "unsportsmanlike".
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What was he the first out of 2 president to receive?
A Nobel Peace Prize
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What age was Teddy when he became president?
42
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What major project did Theodore work on out of the country?
The Panama Canal
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Where was most meat processed at the time?
Chicago
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How many conservation conferences has Teddy organized?
7
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What did Teddy do during the Spanish American War?