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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Roosevelt's Square Deal

Question 4 • [HSSUS] US History, Sem 1 (26-27)

Which of the following statements best describes Roosevelt’s position on trusts and monopolies?

Answer
A
He believed that trusts should be broken up and outlawed.
B
He believed that trusts should be allowed to operate freely.
C
He believed that trusts were fine as long as they served the public good.

Explanation

Roosevelt distinguished between trusts that served the public interest and those that abused their power. He supported regulating harmful monopolies, not outlawing every trust or allowing all trusts to operate without oversight. Therefore, he believed trusts were acceptable when they served the public good.

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