Roosevelt’s Square Deal and Johnson’s Great Society were similar in that both

Increased the role of the Federal Government to aid society

In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to

increase competition in business

The purpose of the the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) was to

eliminate unfair business practices

In the 19th century, labor unions wanted to improve the position of workers mainly by

obtaining the right to organize and bargain collectively

Which conclusion can be drawn about the Populist and Progressive parties on the United States?

Some 3rd party goals become part of major platforms

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US History EOC (FL) Gilded Age Review

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1
According to the theory of laissez faire, the economy functions best when the government
owns major industries
does not interfere in business
subsidizes business so that it can compete worldwide
regulates businesses for the good of the majority
2
Roosevelt’s Square Deal and Johnson’s Great Society were similar in that both
relied on individual initiative to improve the economy
returned control of social welfare programs to the states
were supported by Congress but not the majority of states
Increased the role of the Federal Government to aid society
3
In the United States, the main purpose of antitrust legislation is to
protect the environment
encourage the growth of monopolies
increase competition in business
strengthen the rights of workers
4
“Prices and wages should be determined by the marketplace.”The author would most support
wage and price controls
laissez-faire capitalism
minimum-wage laws
government ownership of utilities
5
After the Civil War, one way business leaders tried to eliminate competition was by
paying high wages to their workers
increasing the prices of their products
forming monopolies or trusts
developing overseas markets
6
In the 1890s, which political party incorporated the concern expressed into its platform?
Populist
Bull Moose
Know-Nothing
Whig
7
The purpose of the the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) was to
eliminate unfair business practices
increase the power of local governments
reduce the power of the unions
reduce imports from foreign nations
8
In the 19th century, labor unions wanted to improve the position of workers mainly by
obtaining the right to organize and bargain collectively
using government to settle labor disputes with management
endorsing a third political party for workers only
supporting government ownership of major industries
9
At the turn of the century, why did most immigrants to the United States settle in cities?
Relief programs required immigrants to settle in cities.
Labor union leaders encouraged unrestricted immigration.
Immigrants were not permitted to buy farmland.
Jobs were readily available.
10
Which conclusion can be drawn about the Populist and Progressive parties on the United States?
The US moved from a 2 party to a multiparty system
Some 3rd party goals become part of major platforms
More citizens are weary of party politics
Religious ideals motivate people away from mainstream

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