Wilson's New Freedom

Question 1

Progressive reforms that sought to break up monopolies and limit their power were known as

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trust-busting.

Question 2

The Adamson Act, which legislated working hours and pay in the railroad industry, was significant because

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it blazed a trail for similar policies in other industries.

Question 3

Wilson believed that high tariffs

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prevented the US economy from growing.

Question 4

The Federal Trade Commission was established in 1914 to

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prevent unfair business practices.

Question 5

Which progressive reform was Wilson unable to successfully establish?

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eliminating child labor

Question 6

The central bank of the United States is called the

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Federal Reserve System.

Question 7

The Federal Trade Commission acts primarily as a

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consumer protection agency.

Question 8

Which group did Wilson most want to help, according to his campaign?

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potential business owners

Question 9

Wilson was unsuccessful in making lasting changes regarding

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the hours and age at which children worked.

Question 10

The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 established the Federal Reserve System. What was the purpose of setting up the Federal Reserve System?

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to oversee and regulate commercial banks

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