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What was the primary goal of the Progressives in terms of corporate regulation?
What was the primary goal of the Progressives in terms of corporate regulation?
- To completely eliminate corporations and monopolies
- To increase government subsidies to large corporations
- To pass laws that only benefit small businesses
- To break up corporate monopolies and promote fair competition (correct)
What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court's dissolution of the Northern Securities Company?
What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court's dissolution of the Northern Securities Company?
- It marked the beginning of the Progressive Era
- It led to the election of Theodore Roosevelt as President
- It broke up a monopoly of western railroads, promoting fair competition (correct)
- It was the first time the government regulated a corporation
What was the 'Square Deal' proposed by Theodore Roosevelt?
What was the 'Square Deal' proposed by Theodore Roosevelt?
- A campaign to reduce government spending and lower taxes
- A set of policies to regulate business, conserve natural resources, and protect consumers (correct)
- A program to conserve natural resources and protect the environment
- A plan to provide social justice to workers and minorities
What was the main consequence of industrialization and urbanization during the Progressive Era?
What was the main consequence of industrialization and urbanization during the Progressive Era?
What was the primary motivation behind the Progressive movement's focus on social justice?
What was the primary motivation behind the Progressive movement's focus on social justice?
What was the main goal of the Muckrakers' journalistic efforts?
What was the main goal of the Muckrakers' journalistic efforts?
What was the primary reason for the creation of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906?
What was the primary reason for the creation of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906?
What was the main consequence of the Newlands Reclamation Act?
What was the main consequence of the Newlands Reclamation Act?
What was the primary reason for the banning of child labor in most states by 1918?
What was the primary reason for the banning of child labor in most states by 1918?
What was the main effect of the creation of the national park service?
What was the main effect of the creation of the national park service?
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