Unit 3

What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act?

• To regulate the railroad industry
• To reduce the threat of socialism
• To break up trusts
• To improve working conditions for female labor

What was the main focus of the Hepburn Act (1906)?

• Preventing adulteration and mislabeling of foods and drugs
• Expanding the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission
• Reducing the abuse of rebates used by railroads
• Controlling corporations

What was the main focus of the Federal Trade Commission Act (1914)?

• Expanding the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission
• Reducing the abuse of rebates used by railroads
• Controlling corporations
• Preventing monopolies and promoting fair competition

What was the main focus of the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890)?

• Controlling corporations
• Preventing monopolies and promoting fair competition
• Expanding the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission
• Reducing the abuse of rebates used by railroads

What was the main focus of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire?

• Regulating the hours and conditions in sweatshops
• Killing political machines
• Improving working conditions for female labor
• Reducing the threat of socialism

What was the main focus of the Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)?

• Reducing the abuse of rebates used by railroads
• Expanding the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission
• Preventing monopolies and promoting fair competition
• Controlling corporations

What was the main focus of the Pure Food & Drug Act (1906)?

• Reducing the abuse of rebates used by railroads
• Expanding the power of the Interstate Commerce Commission
• Controlling corporations
• Preventing adulteration and mislabeling of foods and drugs

What was the impact of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' on consumer protection laws?

• Inspired Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)
• Led to the passing of the 17th Amendment
• Resulted in the prohibition of alcohol
• Caused the break-up of trusts

What did the referendum allow for?

• Run for office
• Recall elected officials
• Introduce a bill
• Vote on the initiative

What did the Direct Primary allow for?

• Election open to all voters within a party
• Only elected officials to vote
• No elections
• Only party members to vote