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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Taft's Reforms

Question 12 • Crowley Credit Recovery US History Studies Since 1877 A

Which of the following statements best describes Taft’s position on trusts and monopolies?

Answer
A
He sided with conservatives and allowed trusts to operate unhindered.
B
His administration broke up powerful trusts, such as Standard Oil.
C
He believed that some trusts, like the American Tobacco Company, were good for the public.

Explanation

Taft’s administration used antitrust laws to challenge monopolies and break up major trusts. For example, the government pursued Standard Oil, which was divided after the Supreme Court ruled it violated antitrust law. So the best description is that his administration broke up powerful trusts, such as Standard Oil.

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