Progressive Era Policies and Elections
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Social Studies
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10th Grade
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Hard
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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 promote international trade agreements and global economic cooperation.
To distinguish between beneficial and harmful corporations and regulate the latter.
To establish a national system of social insurance for all workers.
To reduce government intervention in the economy and promote free markets.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key provision of the Hepburn Act of 1906?
It established the first national park system in the United States.
It granted the Interstate Commerce Commission the authority to regulate railroad rates.
It introduced a federal income tax to fund government programs.
It prohibited the sale and production of alcoholic beverages.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which four major candidates competed in the 1912 presidential election?
William Howard Taft, Theodore Roosevelt, Eugene Debs, Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Jennings Bryan, Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Eugene Debs
Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft, Herbert Hoover, Theodore Roosevelt
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" program differ from Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" in their approach to big business?
"New Freedom" advocated for government ownership of all major industries, while "New Nationalism" supported private enterprise.
"New Freedom" aimed to restore market competition by breaking up monopolies, while "New Nationalism" accepted big business but sought to regulate its abuses.
"New Freedom" focused on international trade agreements, while "New Nationalism" prioritized domestic economic growth.
"New Freedom" proposed heavy taxes on corporate fortunes, while "New Nationalism" sought to eliminate all taxes on businesses.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a key piece of legislation enacted during Woodrow Wilson's presidency as part of his "New Freedom" agenda?
The Sherman Antitrust Act
The Homestead Act
The Clayton Antitrust Act
The Social Security Act
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The United States acquired the rights to build and operate the Panama Canal Zone primarily by:
Purchasing the territory directly from Colombia.
Supporting a Panamanian independence movement against Colombia.
Winning the territory in a war with Spain.
Negotiating a lease agreement with the Panamanian government.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy approach, often summarized by the phrase "Speak softly and carry a big stick," was primarily characterized by:
Promoting isolationism and non-intervention in global affairs.
Emphasizing economic investment and loans to spread American influence.
Using military force to protect American interests and maintain stability in the Western Hemisphere.
Advocating for international cooperation and diplomacy through global organizations.
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