The Progressive Movement

Question 1

The government sued the Northern Securities Railroad Trust because it thought the trust was

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an illegal monopoly that was preying on citizens.

Question 2

Which of the following did Progressives believe would improve government?

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passing measures to increase citizen participation

Question 3

Which of the following industries did Progressives want to regulate to protect the health of consumers?

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food and drug

Question 4

Which of the following groups was the Square Deal intended to help?

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business owners

Question 5

The Supreme Court ruled in the Northern Securities Trust case that the

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monopoly was illegal and the trust should be broken up.

Question 6

During the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, how did the US government protect businesses?

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by breaking up a railroad trust

Question 7

Which of the following are legacies of Roosevelt’s environmental policies?

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national monuments

Question 8

Why did Progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?

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Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Question 9

Which of the following was true of the Supreme Court’s rulings concerning Progressive legislation?

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The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional.

Question 10

A result of Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy about conservation was

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the creation of national parks.

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