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Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 2 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Which of the following 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 because it combined control of major western railroads, including lines linking Chicago with the Pacific Northwest. The consolidation threatened competition in rail transportation, which Roosevelt sought to protect under antitrust laws. The company did not control all mail delivery, meat packing, or freight service to Los Angeles as described in the other choices.

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