8. How does the need for increased foresight contribute to a central idea of the text? A. Utilizing resources is a central idea of the text; when Roosevelt calls for foresight, he
is calling for creative reimagining of how to use resources in different ways.
B. Foresight, according to Roosevelt, is a mark of civilization; therefore foresight is
needed to solidify the United States' position as a global power, a central idea of the text.
C. Foresight will help to decrease industry, ensuring that the United States will never face
a great economic collapse, which is one of Roosevelt's promises and central ideas.
D. Conservation for future prosperity and generations is a major central idea of the text;
the nature of foresight is the consideration of and actions towards the benefit of the future, thus
Roosevelt's call for foresight supports this central idea.