EVA LA-Grade 8 Louisiana History (3rd 9 weeks) What did the Antiquities Act protect? Check all that
apply.
O natural structures
historic landmarks
The President of the United States is authorized, in his
discretion, to declare by public proclamation historic
landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other
objects of historic or scientific interest that are situated
upon the lands owned or controlled by the Government
of the United States to be national monuments, and may
reserve as a part thereof parcels of land, the limits of
which in all cases shall be confined to the smallest area
compatible with proper care and management of the
objects to be protected.
-Section Two of the Antiquities Act, 1906
tenement buildings
manufacturing facilities
areas of historic interest
O areas of scientific interest