EOC Standard 3 Part 4 Progressive Presidents

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Which of the following Presidents would not be considered a Progressive President? William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson

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William McKinley

Answer explanation

William McKinley would not be considered a Progressive President because his policies did not align with the progressive movement of the time.

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What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt's domestic political policy? This policy aimed to distinguish good corporations, those that provided useful products and services at fair prices, from evil corporations that existed solely to make money.

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The Square Deal

Answer explanation

The name of Theodore Roosevelt's domestic political policy was The Square Deal. It aimed to distinguish good corporations from evil ones.

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What legislation did Teddy Roosevelt use to regulate the economy and break up the power of wealthy corporations?

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The Sherman Act

Answer explanation

Teddy Roosevelt used The Sherman Act to regulate the economy and break up the power of wealthy corporations. This act aimed to prevent monopolies and promote fair competition.

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What congressional act of 1906 gave the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) the ability to regulate railroad rates and examine company books?

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The Hepburn Act

Answer explanation

The Hepburn Act of 1906 empowered the ICC to regulate railroad rates and examine company books, potentially causing the Panic of 1907 and the growth of unregulated trucking.

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Which domestic initiative is Teddy Roosevelt most known for?

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Conservation and creation of various national parks.

Answer explanation

Teddy Roosevelt is most known for his conservation and creation of various national parks.

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Which President was the handpicked successor of Theodore Roosevelt?

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William Howard Taft

Answer explanation

William Howard Taft was the handpicked successor of Theodore Roosevelt.

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William Howard Taft was not opposed to big business unless it stifled competition. This led to the breakup of which major corporation in 1911?

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Standard Oil

Answer explanation

William Howard Taft ordered the breakup of Standard Oil in 1911 to promote competition in big business.

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William Howard Taft supported the 16th Amendment which allowed:

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Congress to create an income tax.

Answer explanation

William Howard Taft supported the 16th Amendment, which allowed Congress to create an income tax.

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In 1910, after failing to gain his party's nomination, Roosevelt ran as a third-party candidate for which political party in the 1912 Presidential Election?

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Bull-moose

Answer explanation

In the 1912 Presidential Election, Roosevelt ran as a third-party candidate for the Bull-moose party.

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What was the result of the 1912 election?

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Roosevelt and Taft split the Republican vote, which allowed Democrat Woodrow Wilson to become President.

Answer explanation

The result of the 1912 election was that Roosevelt and Taft split the Republican vote, allowing Democrat Woodrow Wilson to become President.