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The Progressive Era — Test

Question 2 • US History

Similar to the Progressives, Wilson supported

Answer
A
limiting workers’ rights in order to protect businesses.
B
establishing a graduated income tax.
C
lowering government restrictions on banks.
D
raising tariffs in order to protect US businesses.

Explanation

Wilson shared the Progressives’ belief that the tax system should be fairer and that wealthier people could pay a larger share. He supported a graduated income tax, in which the tax rate rises as income increases. He also favored lowering tariffs, not raising them, so D is not correct.

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