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The reforms of the early 1900s were called “progressive” because

A
they represented the work of a single person.
B
they represented unpopular, unwanted changes.
C
they represented a return to traditions of the past.
D
they represented forward thinking about political changes.
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Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age?

A
Monopolies and trusts were strengthened by the Sherman Act.
B
Monopolies and trusts were supported by the public.
C
Monopolies and trusts were supported by state legislators.
D
Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.
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Enforcement of the Sherman Antitrust Act benefited consumers by

A
banning rate discrimination by railroads.
B
establishing the Interstate Commerce Commission.
C
reducing wages paid to hourly workers.
D
increasing competition in the marketplace.
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How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age?

A
Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts.
B
Railroad companies begrudgingly accepted the new laws.
C
Railroad companies staged protests against the new laws.
D
Railroad companies did not respond to the new laws.
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Why were political machines difficult to break up?

A
They always operated within the law.
B
They created a cycle of supply and demand.
C
They used violence to intimidate voters.
D
They created a cycle of favors for votes.
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Which describes costs associated with enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A
time and money spent to prosecute cases that were often decided in favor of big business
B
higher prices charged by businesses to consumers to offset the cost of legal defense
C
increased income taxes on citizens to pay for investigations and prosecutions of big businesses
D
reduced wages for workers at businesses being prosecuted for violations of the Sherman law
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Over time, the spoils system developed into a

A
merit-based system.
B
political reform movement.
C
political machine system.
D
civil service movement.
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In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

A
votes.
B
land.
C
alcohol.
D
bribes.
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Read the excerpt from Section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall print and keep for public inspection schedules showing the rates and fares and charges for the transportation of passengers and property which any such common carrier has established and which are in force at the time upon its railroad.A benefit of the Interstate Commerce Act to consumers is that

A
the government will help pay for freight transportation by rail.
B
railroads must clearly publish and honor posted schedules and fees.
C
the government will require inspection of all passengers and freight.
D
railroads may no longer transport goods across state lines.
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Which of the following was the main “spoil” in the spoils system?

A
money from the federal treasury
B
ownership of railroads
C
contracts from Standard Oil
D
positions in government

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