Roosevelt's Square Deal — Quiz Answers

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Theodore Roosevelt believed that the only checks on presidential power were

A
the House of Representatives and the people.
B
the Federal Reserve System and the vice president.
C
the Senate and corporation leaders.
D
the Constitution and Congress.
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What was the guiding principle of Roosevelt’s Square Deal?

A
Roosevelt would make sure Americans could afford three meals a day.
B
Roosevelt would make sure Americans received additional federal services.
C
Roosevelt would treat Americans with fairness and respect.
D
Roosevelt would keep Americans free from tax increases.
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How did Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal help the environment?

A
by suing a railroad trust
B
by preserving the nation’s forests
C
by regulating the food industry
D
by limiting working hours
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Which of these groups was the Square Deal intended to help?

A
government workers
B
bankers
C
corrupt politicians
D
business owners
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Theodore Roosevelt’s solution for dealing with different groups was called

A
the New Freedom.
B
the New Deal.
C
the Square Deal.
D
the Progressive Deal.
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Which actions best demonstrated Theodore Roosevelt’s beliefs toward the natural environment?

A
He supported mining interests in areas such as Crater Lake in Oregon.
B
He worked with naturalists in protecting wilderness by setting up area for conservation.
C
He reduced regulations on factories and construction to better allow the usage of resources.
D
He supported the Pure Food and Drug Act which led to the formation of the Food and Drug Administration.
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To which position did President McKinley appoint Theodore Roosevelt in 1897?

A
governor of New York
B
secretary of the interior
C
secretary of defense
D
assistant secretary of the navy

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