Theodore Roosevelt and Progressive Reforms

Theodore Roosevelt and Progressive Reforms

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Theodore Roosevelt's "Square Deal" program?

To encourage corporations to focus solely on making profits.

To distinguish between corporations that provided useful services and those that only sought profit.

To eliminate all corporations from the American economy.

To allow corporations to operate without any government interference.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What power did the Hepburn Act of 1906 grant to the Interstate Commerce Commission?

The power to establish new railroad companies.

The power to regulate railroad rates and examine company financial records.

The power to build new railway lines across the country.

The power to privatize all existing railroad companies.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following actions was a significant part of William Howard Taft's presidency?

He supported the 18th Amendment, which allowed Congress to pass an income tax.

He broke up the Standard Oil company and supported the 16th Amendment.

He appointed Gifford Pinchot as head of the Forest Service.

He ran for president as part of the Bull Moose Party.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason Woodrow Wilson won the 1912 presidential election?

He received the majority of the popular vote from all parties.

The Republican vote was split between William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt.

Eugene Debs withdrew from the election, giving his votes to Wilson.

He formed a new political party called the Bull Moose Party.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a key part of Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" program?

Establishing a national system of health insurance.

Reducing import duties and imposing a graduated income tax.

Creating a national unemployment insurance program.

Allowing monopolies to operate freely without government oversight.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the early 20th century, what was a common reason for the United States to send Marines into Caribbean countries?

To establish new trade routes with European nations.

To create a friendly environment for American businesses.

To promote cultural exchange programs.

To negotiate peace treaties between warring European powers.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the United States gain control of the land needed to build the Panama Canal?

By purchasing the land directly from Colombia.

By winning a war against Panama.

By encouraging an uprising in Panama against Colombia and then signing a treaty with the new Panamanian government.

By negotiating a lease agreement with France.

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine?

To prevent European colonization in Asia.

To establish the United States as an international police power in the Western Hemisphere.

To promote free trade agreements with European countries.

To encourage Latin American countries to form their own military alliances.