2.11 Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal

The Interstate Commerce Act gave the right to supervise railroad activities to...

• farmers groups, such as the Grange.

• railroad company officials.

• the federal government.

• state governments.

How was Teddy Roosevelt a "steward of the people?"

• He believed that the government should stay out of the way of the people.

• He wanted to help the poor create their own businesses.

• He believed it was the government's role to protect the welfare of the people.

• He felt that it was important for the government to protect big business.

Which statement best summarizes President Theodore Roosevelt’s views on conservation?

• Decisions about the use of natural resources should be left to the states.

• Unlimited access to natural resources is the key to business growth.

• Wilderness areas and their resources should be protected for the public good.

• Environmental issues are best decided by the private sector.

A main purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt’s trustbusting policies was to...

• encourage competition in business.

• end strikes by labor unions.

• save the nation’s banks.

• reduce corruption in government.

The cartoon provided above illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt's attempt to...

• eliminate all monopolies in American industry.

• ignore antitrust laws.

• conserve natural resources.

• limit the power of monopolies.