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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 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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During the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, how did the US government protect businesses?

A
by breaking up a railroad trust
B
by passing the Meat Inspection Act
C
by ending child labor
D
by passing the Newlands Reclamation Act
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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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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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Why did Progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?

A
Government officials were concerned that it was hurting the tax system.
B
Government officials were concerned that it was hurting the banking system.
C
Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.
D
Government officials were using bribes to get women the vote.
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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.
8

Look at the political cartoon below.In this political cartoon, “The Open Road,” the people symbolize

Question illustration
A
wealthy citizens of that era.
B
improvements brought about by urbanization.
C
types of people causing social injustices.
D
urban problems of that time.
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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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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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