Question 1

One way the U.S. government responded to the problems caused by the conditions in this list was by -

Accepted Answer

Passing the Interstate Commerce Act

Answer

Establishing a new tax on capital gains

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Implementing the silver standard for currency

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Creating a federal jobs program for the unemployed

Question 2

Which of the following occurred as a result of the Sherman Antitrust Act?

Accepted Answer

The federal government could dissolve business monopolies

Answer

The influence of labor unions on factory owners was reduced

Answer

Workers secured a greater share of company profits

Answer

Businesses were required to pay fees to open overseas locations

Question 3

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

Accepted Answer

Muckrakers and women's organizations

Answer

College students and immigrants

Answer

Factory owners and bankers

Answer

Southern farmers and clergy members

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