Question

unit skills assessment 1: \presidential address at the grand canyon\
president theodore roosevelt ● 1903 font size medium
president theodore roosevelt (1858-1919) gave this speech in flagstaff, arizona in 1903. in this speech, he speaks about the grand canyon, now a famous national park.
carefully read the text \presidential address at the grand canyon.\ then, answer each question by choosing the best response.
1 i am glad to be in arizona today.
it was from arizona that so many gallant men joined the regiment which i had the honor to command.
i have met so many comrades
assessment questions
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1. which statement best describes how roosevelt develops his central idea in the speech?

a. he describes scientific experiments on the environment.
b. he presents personal stories from his travels.
c. he appeals to americans sense of kindness.
d. he highlights the value of the environment.

Explanation:

The speech focuses on the Grand Canyon, a natural landmark. Theodore Roosevelt was a key figure in American conservation, and his central idea in this address centers on emphasizing the importance and worth of natural environments like the Grand Canyon. Option A is incorrect as no scientific experiments are mentioned. Option B is wrong because the provided excerpt does not rely on personal travel stories to develop the core idea. Option C is not accurate, as the speech does not appeal to kindness; it focuses on environmental value. Option D aligns with Roosevelt's conservationist message and the context of the speech about the Grand Canyon.

Answer:

D. He highlights the value of the environment.