Question

question 5 points 3
which best contrasts roosevelt’s conservation efforts with
wilson’s economic reforms?
roosevelt focused on protecting natural resources, while
wilson emphasized banking and trade reform.
roosevelt created the federal trade commission, while
wilson expanded national parks.
roosevelt strengthened the federal reserve, while wilson
regulated meatpacking.
roosevelt avoided conservation issues, while wilson
banned monopolies completely.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Roosevelt was known for conservation (protecting natural resources like forests, water, etc.), and Wilson focused on economic reforms like banking (Federal Reserve Act) and trade (Clayton Antitrust Act, Federal Trade Commission). This matches their actual efforts.
• Option 2: The Federal Trade Commission was created under Wilson, and Roosevelt expanded national parks. So this is reversed.
• Option 3: Strengthening the Federal Reserve was Wilson's work, and regulating meatpacking was Roosevelt's (Pure Food and Drug Act). Reversed.
• Option 4: Roosevelt was very active in conservation, and Wilson didn't ban monopolies completely (he regulated them). So this is incorrect.

Answer:

A. Roosevelt focused on protecting natural resources, while Wilson emphasized banking and trade reform.