Reforming Business and Government – Flashcards
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In 1887, Congress passed which of the following pieces of legislation to regulate railroads?
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the Interstate Commerce Act
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Critics claimed political machines made government less fair because the machines
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favored their supporters.
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Why were so few violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act brought to court?
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Court cases cost too much time and money.
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Why were political machines difficult to break up?
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They created a cycle of favors for votes.
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The reforms of the early 1900s were called "progressive" because
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they represented forward thinking about political changes
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Why were few court cases won against monopolies and trusts during the Gilded Age?
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Monopolies and trusts were supported by the federal courts.
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Which of the following did the Sherman Antitrust Act make illegal in 1890?
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trusts and monopolies
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Which of the following was the main "spoil" in the spoils system?
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positions in government
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Which reform measure could voters use to approve an amendment to their state constitution?
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a referendum
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How did the railroads respond to state governments' legislation during the Gilded Age?
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Railroad companies challenged the new laws in the courts
