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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 19 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Which of the following statements best describes Roosevelt’s position on trusts and monopolies?He believed that trusts should be broken up and outlawed.He believed that trusts should be allowed to operate freely.He believed that trusts were fine as long as they served the public good.

Answer
A
He believed that trusts should be broken up and outlawed.
B
He believed that trusts should be allowed to operate freely.
C
He believed that trusts were fine as long as they served the public good.

Explanation

Roosevelt did not believe all trusts should be outlawed or allowed to operate without limits. He distinguished between trusts that served the public interest and those that abused their power, supporting government action against harmful monopolies. So the best description is that trusts were acceptable as long as they served the public good.

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