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A result of Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy about conservation was

A
the regulation of the drug industry.
B
the creation of new railroads.
C
the creation of national parks.
D
the regulation of the food industry.
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Which of the following industries did Progressives want to regulate to protect the health of consumers?

A
manufacturing and agriculture
B
food and drug
C
ranching and mining
D
construction and forestry
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A direct result of the Newlands Reclamation Act was the

A
creation of suitable areas for farming or ranching.
B
clearing of millions of acres of US forests.
C
developing thousands of acres of land for use by businesses.
D
building and managing of irrigation systems.
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The government sued the Northern Securities Railroad Trust because it thought the trust was

A
a legal trust that was mistreating its workers.
B
a legal monopoly that would control too much shipping.
C
an illegal monopoly that was preying on citizens.
D
an illegal trust that was harming the environment.
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Which of the following was a goal of the Progressives?

A
to increase manufacturing
B
to decrease land for farming
C
to grant women the right to vote
D
to limit government regulation
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What was the guiding principle of Roosevelt’s Square Deal?

A
Roosevelt would make sure Americans could afford three meals a day.
B
Roosevelt would keep Americans free from tax increases.
C
Roosevelt would make sure Americans received additional federal services.
D
Roosevelt would treat Americans with fairness and respect.
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Which of the following groups was the Square Deal intended to help?

A
government workers
B
business owners
C
politicians
D
bankers
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Which of the following was true of the Supreme Court’s rulings concerning Progressive legislation?

A
The court championed the causes of Progressive legislation.
B
The court was split almost evenly on Progressive legislation.
C
The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional.
D
The court overwhelmingly ruled on the side of Progressive legislation.
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Which of the following are legacies of Roosevelt’s environmental policies?

A
clean air and water
B
national monuments
C
bans on deforestation
D
bans on hunting
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As a result of Supreme Court rulings during the Progressive era,

A
most reforms were upheld and implemented by businesses.
B
many reforms were overturned when the court sided with business owners.
C
All laws concerning business practices were declared constitutional.
D
few laws concerning business practices were declared unconstitutional.

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