Wilson's New Freedom

Question 1

The central bank of the United States is called the

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Federal Reserve System.

Question 2

The Federal Trade Commission acts primarily as a

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consumer protection agency.

Question 3

Which piece of Progressive legislation did the Supreme Court declare unconstitutional?

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the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act

Question 4

During the presidential election of 1912, Woodrow Wilson’s platform was called the

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New Freedom.

Question 5

Wilson was unsuccessful in making lasting changes regarding

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the hours and age at which children worked.

Question 6

According to Wilson, which of the following groups had too much power over the US economy and government?

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big business

Question 7

A way in which Woodrow Wilson wanted to help average Americans was by

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promoting free enterprise for the middle class.

Question 8

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 9

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

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potential business owners

Question 10

Wilson believed that high tariffs

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prevented the US economy from growing.

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