Read the following quote from Theodore Roosevelt: "Let me add that the health and vitality of our people are at least as well worth conserving as their forests, waters, lands, and minerals, and in this great work the national government must bear a
most important part."
Based on this quote, what are two things that Roosevelt felt were obligations of the federal government?
deferring authority to states
enhancing educational opportunities
protecting the well-being of the people
providing security against attack
conserving natural resources