Presidents Taft and Wilson - Unit 4

Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910 signed by Taft?

• To regulate railroads, radio, telephone, and telegraph facilities

• To lower tariffs on imported goods

• To establish the Federal Reserve

• To grant women the right to vote

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of Roosevelt forming the Progressive (Bull Moose) Party?

• It united the Republican voter base

• It weakened Republican electoral chances

• It split the Republican voter base

• It made Roosevelt the Democratic nominee

Open Ended

Based on the 1912 election results, which candidate won the presidency and what was a key reason for their victory?

Multiple Select

Which acts or amendments from Wilson's presidency were intended to regulate business practices?

• Federal Trade Commission Act

• Clayton Antitrust Act

• Adamson Act

• Federal Farm Loan Act

Match

Match the reform passed during the Wilson Administration with its description.

• further limited business monopolies and legalized striking

• a central bank and twelve regional banks to set interest rates and manage the supply of money

• 
  investigated corporations and business practices

Clayton Antitrust Act

Federal Reserve System

Federal Trade Commission

• Clayton Antitrust Act

• 
  Federal Reserve System

• 
  Federal Trade Commission