Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: President Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation

President Theodore Roosevelt and Conservation

Author Chris Epting talks about President Roosevelt’s 1903 tour of the Western states and the impact it had on the history of conservation.

Description

Author Chris Epting talks about President Roosevelt’s 1903 tour of the Western states and the impact it had on the history of conservation.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Describe President Roosevelt's reaction to the West coast upon his arrival.
  • Explain the origin of the tour.
  • What were some of John Muir's concerns at this time?
  • Describe the team that comprised the camping trip. What were some of the observations of the guides? Explain the effect this had on President Roosevelt.
  • Describe President Roosevelt and John Muir's excursion in this area.
  • What impact did this trip have on President Roosevelt?
  • What was John Muir's reaction to President Roosevelt's actions?

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Bridal Veil Fall
    • Catalyst
    • Commercialization
    • Conservation
    • Father Of Conservation
    • Glacier Point
    • Hetch Hetchy
    • John Muir
    • Mariposa Grove
    • Naturalist
    • Trophy Hunting
    • Yosemite

    Topics

    Environmental Policy & Land UseU.S. History