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Progressivism and Reform — Test

Question 10 • US History and Geography

Which of these was a reason that Roosevelt sued the Northern Securities Company?

Answer
A
Northern Securities controlled all rail service between Chicago and the Pacific Northwest.
B
Northern Securities controlled all freight service between Chicago and Los Angeles.
C
Northern Securities controlled all mail delivery between Chicago and New York.
D
Northern Securities controlled all meat packing between Chicago and Detroit.

Explanation

Roosevelt sued Northern Securities under the Sherman Antitrust Act because the company combined control of major railroads and threatened competition. Its rail network connected Chicago with the Pacific Northwest, matching choice A. The other choices describe mail delivery, meat packing, or freight routes that were not the basis of the lawsuit.

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