Question

Describe how Roosevelt and Taft disagreed on conservation issues

Answer 1

Taft’s people wanted to extend federal regulations to New Mexico. But they did not understand the importance of public lands in both the history and the economy of New Mexico. Taft's people did not understand that grazing on public land was economically essential for small ranchers. If the public grazing lands were taken away, small farmers would not be able to support themselves.

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Answer 2

The biggest disagreement between Taft and Teddy Roosevelt in terms of conservation is the method used to accomplish this goal.

Both men were advocates of conservation. However, as president, Teddy Roosevelt favored using executive orders to pass conservation laws. An executive order is a legislative act (aka law) that does not need the approval of Congress to be implemented into American society. Taft, on the other hand, felt that conservation laws were ones that should be passed by Congress. His refusal to use the executive order as a means to conserve natural resources represents the most significant difference between these two president.