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Question 1 • TX-US History Studies Since 1877 A

Similar to the Progressives, Wilson supported

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

Explanation

Wilson’s New Freedom program included a graduated income tax, which taxes higher incomes at higher rates. The Sixteenth Amendment made a federal income tax possible, and Wilson supported it to raise revenue more fairly. He generally sought to lower tariffs, not raise them, so the correct choice is establishing a graduated income tax.

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