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

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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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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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Which of the following did Progressives believe would improve government?

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passing measures in support of monopolies
B
passing measures to limit states’ involvement
C
passing measures to limit immigration
D
passing measures to increase citizen participation
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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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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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The government sued the Northern Securities Railroad Trust because it thought the trust was

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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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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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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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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 a goal of the Progressives?

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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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