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The Emergence of Modern America: Progressive Reforms — Test

Question 20 • U.S. History I

What was one way Progressives wanted to regulate railroads?

Answer
A
by limiting the number of states through which railroads could travel
B
by limiting the fees railroads could charge for carrying freight
C
by determining the amount of taxes the railroads had to pay
D
by determining the wages paid to railroad workers

Explanation

Progressives wanted government oversight to prevent railroads from charging unfairly high rates. Limiting the fees railroads could charge to carry freight was one way to regulate them. The other choices concern taxes, where railroads could travel, or worker wages rather than freight rates.

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