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Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?

A
Businesses did not violate the law once it was in place.
B
Court cases cost too much time and money.
C
The Interstate Commerce Commission knew it could not win.
D
The law was too unpopular with the general public.
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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.
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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.
4

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

A
votes.
B
land.
C
alcohol.
D
bribes.
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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
6

Which describes costs associated with enforcing the Sherman Antitrust Act?

A
time and money spent to prosecute cases that were often decided in favor of big business
B
higher prices charged by businesses to consumers to offset the cost of legal defense
C
increased income taxes on citizens to pay for investigations and prosecutions of big businesses
D
reduced wages for workers at businesses being prosecuted for violations of the Sherman law
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Over time, the spoils system developed into a

A
merit-based system.
B
political reform movement.
C
political machine system.
D
civil service movement.
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Political machines were criticized because they

A
placed unqualified people in public office.
B
used tax payers money to support welfare systems.
C
ignored the spoils system.
D
favored fair employment practices.
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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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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.

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