Conservation in the Progressive Era Point of View Analysis

Students will read and analyze two points of view on conservation and preservation (Pinchot and Muir) as related to Hetch Hetchy Valley by answering 26 questions and completing a creative task. They will also analyze 3 images according to provided prompts. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub!

Sample questions include:
--What is the purpose of Muir’s first paragraph?
--Would it be out of the ordinary to keep Hetch Hetchy as is, why or why not?
--Write a contextually appropriate synonym, or definition, for “shorn.” 
--Explain the meaning of the reference to “temple destroyers.”
--What does Pinchot immediately put a premium on and why?
--On what condition would Pinchot likely agree with leaving Hetch Hetchy as is?

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