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The Progressive Movement example #16782

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In the Lochner v. New York case of 1905, the Supreme Court ruled that states could not
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regulate working hours.
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What was the guiding principle of Roosevelt's Square Deal?
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Roosevelt would treat Americans with fairness and respect.
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Why did Progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?
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Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.
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As a result of Supreme Court rulings during the Progressive era,
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many reforms were overturned when the court sided with business owners.
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Which of the following was true of the Supreme Court's rulings concerning Progressive legislation?
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The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional.
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The Supreme Court ruled in the Northern Securities Trust case that
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monopoly was illegal and the trust should be broken up.
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The government sued the Northern Securities Railroad Trust because it thought the trust was
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an illegal monopoly that was preying on citizens.
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Which of the following are legacies of Roosevelt's environmental policies?
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national monuments
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A direct result of the Newlands Reclamation Act was the
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building and managing of irrigation systems.
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Which of the following did Progressives believe would improve government?
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passing measures to increase citizen participation