Congress' accept the idea that public lands should be federally owned was based on the exploitation of these public lands during this age of excess.

The National Park Service was signed it into law on August 25, 1916. Who was the President?

What is the job of the National Park Service?

The national park system began where it did because of the vast lands and limited population.

The most famous and oldest national parks are in this area of the U.S.

Many park rangers working and living in the vast and isolated areas were reminded of what it was like living here. Check all that apply.

Which is not an issue for today's park ranger?

What has contributed to the decline of the natural conditions within a national park?

Check all that apply.

From the beginning, national parks served corporations' economic motives.

The commercial development of tourism in the parks was a never a priority during the late 19th century.

The idea of a national park system became popular when Yellowstone was created and creating parks came quickly.

Railroad companies pushed for the creation of new parks to protect their interests.

Which New Deal program helped develop the park system and gave jobs to unemployed young men?

What created conflict while the national parks were being developed? Check all that apply.

The Park Service used scientific research and data to make decisions to keep the natural habitat intact.

Although not a leader in natural resource management, the National Park Service is the leader in developing and managing recreational tourism for public use. What things does the Park Service do? Check all that apply.