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The city shown in the photo responded to the disaster by

A
appealing to the federal government for help
B
creating a new form of city government
C
abandoning the city to move farther inland
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Why did he want to include university professors in lawmaking?

A
He believed that professors would not give in to bribes or corruption.
B
He believed that professors were the only ones intelligent enough to write laws.
C
He wanted to apply scientific thinking to government.
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Which four goals were included in La Follette’s plan?

A
reform the tax system
B
eliminate monopolies and trusts
C
reform elections
D
improve teacher training
E
establish a direct primary
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One of the ideas supported by La Follette was the establishment of the direct primary. This would allow voters to elect

A
their senators, instead of having them chosen by the state legislature
B
candidates for political office, instead of having them chosen by party bosses
C
the US president, instead of having the president elected by Congress
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Which of the following generalizations about city government during the Gilded Age are true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
They were well organized and efficient.
B
They weren’t able to provide basic services like clean water and fire protection.
C
They were able to keep up with rapid city growth.
D
They faced accusations of corruption.
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How did the council-manger system address these issues? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The influence of political machines increased.
B
The influence of the spoils system declined.
C
Hired city managers ran the government instead of elected officials who could be easily influenced.
D
Experienced professionals could be hired or fired by elected leaders.
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La Follette wanted to reduce the influence of which two groups in government?

A
big businesses
B
university professors
C
political machines

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