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Question 4 • United States History and Geography

Progressive reforms that sought to break up monopolies and limit their power were known as

Answer
A
restrictive legislation.
B
free enterprise.
C
trust-busting.
D
unionism.

Explanation

Progressive reformers used trust-busting to break up monopolies, or trusts, and limit the power they held over industries. Unionism concerns workers organizing into unions, while free enterprise generally supports private businesses competing in the market.

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