With the vital assistance of _______, Theodore Roosevelt established the first comprehensive national conservation policy.

    
  A. Gifford Pinchot
  B. Samuel Hopkins Adams
  C. Upton Sinclair
  D. William Howard Taft

  Which of the following is true of the Spanish-American War?
    
  A. The black soldiers who fought had gained experience and distinction during the Indian Wars.
  B. Racial tensions were suspended for the duration of the war.
  C. About one in ten American soldiers were black.
  D. Black soldiers referred to black Cubans as "Smoked Spaniards."
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To answer the first question, Theodore Roosevelt established the first comprehensive national conservation policy with the vital assistance of A. Gifford Pinchot. Gifford Pinchot was a close friend and political ally of Roosevelt who served as the first Chief Forester of the United States.

To find the answer to the second question about the Spanish-American War:
- Option A suggests that black soldiers who fought had gained experience and distinction during the Indian Wars.
- Option B states that racial tensions were suspended for the duration of the war.
- Option C states that about one in ten American soldiers were black.
- Option D suggests that black soldiers referred to black Cubans as "Smoked Spaniards."

To determine which of these options is true, you can examine historical records, such as books, articles, or online resources, that discuss the Spanish-American War. Analyze the information provided, compare it with different sources, and weigh the evidence to determine the most accurate answer.