1900-1919 FP

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How did the direct primary, which was supported by President Theodore Roosevelt, result in domestic reform?

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It lessened the power of political bosses.

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How did President Roosevelt’s response to this scandal influence national policy?

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The government became involved in protecting individuals from big businesses.

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In 1910 Theodore Roosevelt laid out his philosophy of “the new nationalism” in a speech. Which domestic reform was passed by Congress in response to the philosophy outlined in Roosevelt’s speech? Options: Direct election of senators, Initiative and referendum, Prohibition of poll taxes, Graduated income tax

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Graduated income tax

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Which statement assesses the Sierra Club's ability to achieve its goals? Options: Environmental tourism has helped the organization to raise funds for land purchases. The organization has modified its ideals as population growth created food shortages. The organization has focused its efforts on promoting peaceful resolutions to disputes. Grassroots political organization has helped protect some sensitive environments from development.

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Grassroots political organization has helped protect some sensitive environments from development.

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In the early 1900s, what argument did corporations use in response to federal regulation of monopolistic practices?

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Big businesses are more efficient than smaller businesses.

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Which factor led to an increase in the characteristics shown in the list: child labor, tenement living, high infant mortality rate, dangerous working conditions?

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an increase in the number of immigrants from southern and eastern Europe

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How did the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters have a broader influence on American society?

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The union used its position to contribute to efforts for social change.

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How did the creation of more retail sales jobs affect the labor force in the United States?

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Women with some education moved to fill these jobs.

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What was a result of early 20th century trends in the United States, including the growth of monopolistic business practices, the prevalence of Social Darwinism, and the growing influx of immigrant labor?

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Increasing income disparity

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What was the intention of making the Federal Reserve an independent agency that would report to Congress?

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To avoid political perspectives influencing monetary policy