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4

Which reform measure could voters use to approve an amendment to their state constitution?

A
an initiative
B
an impeachment
C
a referendum
D
a direct election
5

The reforms of the early 1900s were called “progressive” because

A
they represented the work of a single person.
B
they represented unpopular, unwanted changes.
C
they represented a return to traditions of the past.
D
they represented forward thinking about political changes.
6

Read the excerpt from Section 6 of the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887. Every common carrier subject to the provisions of this act shall print and keep for public inspection schedules showing the rates and fares and charges for the transportation of passengers and property which any such common carrier has established and which are in force at the time upon its railroad.A benefit of the Interstate Commerce Act to consumers is that

A
the government will help pay for freight transportation by rail.
B
railroads must clearly publish and honor posted schedules and fees.
C
the government will require inspection of all passengers and freight.
D
railroads may no longer transport goods across state lines.
7

Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age?

A
Monopolies and trusts were strengthened by the Sherman Act.
B
Monopolies and trusts were supported by the public.
C
Monopolies and trusts were supported by state legislators.
D
Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.
8

In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

A
votes.
B
land.
C
alcohol.
D
bribes.
9

How did the railroads respond to state governments’ legislation during the Gilded Age?

A
Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts.
B
Railroad companies begrudgingly accepted the new laws.
C
Railroad companies staged protests against the new laws.
D
Railroad companies did not respond to the new laws.
10

Political machines were likely to approve public work projects for companies that

A
were qualified.
B
were anti-union.
C
promised their votes.
D
promised good discounts.
11

The Sherman Antitrust Act was difficult to support in court because its

A
terms were hard to understand.
B
penalties were not strong enough.
C
definition of monopolies was not clear.
D
penalties were too strong.

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