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Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 3 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

The Elkins Act and the Hepburn Act regulated railroads by

Answer
A
outlawing kickbacks to the smallest companies and setting higher railroad rates.
B
outlawing rebates to the largest customers and setting railroad rates.
C
outlawing tax breaks to the largest railroads and changing railroad rates.
D
outlawing tax breaks to the smallest companies and raising railroad rates.

Explanation

The Elkins Act prohibited railroads from giving rebates to favored shippers, often large customers. The Hepburn Act strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission’s power to set maximum railroad rates. So the correct choice is “outlawing rebates to the largest customers and setting railroad rates.”

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