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During the 1920s the republican president acted?
to break up trusts
What did most progressives want to break up and regulate large companies?
trusts~apex
Why do you think presidents in recent years have given vice presidents more responsibilities?
In recent years, the President has been more instrumental in choosing the vice-president. In most cases, he picks someone he can work with and whom he trusts. Therefore, he is williing to assign him important missions. Also, the workload on the President has increased - he has more need to have someone he trusts to perform some the duties that Presidents used to do themselves.
What did the Supreme Court decide about trusts?
That trusts were legal in other countries
What was the government's response to big business?
The government did not approve of them because it effected the economy especially teddy Roosevelt he was known as the trust buster and he broke up bad trusts or monopolies.
Who was the President who favored regulation of business and prosecution of trusts?
President Taft
President who favored regulation of business and prosecution of trusts?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which was a progressive goal pursued by President William Howard Taft?
breaking up business trusts and giant monopolies
Who was the first president to take real action against trusts and monopolies?
Theodore Roosevelt
During the 1920s the republican president acted?
to break up trusts
What president broke up the most trusts?
Theodore Roosevelt called the trust buster because of his efforts to break up trusts and outlaw business monopolies.
How many trusts did teddy bust?
Theodore Roosevelt filed suits against 44 trusts during his 7 1/2 years as president
What concerns did critics of big business have ragarding trusts?
Critics of big business raised concerns that trusts, which were large corporate conglomerates, stifled competition and created monopolies that could manipulate prices and control markets. They feared that such concentration of economic power would lead to unfair business practices, exploitation of workers, and a lack of consumer choice. Additionally, critics argued that trusts undermined democratic principles by allowing a few wealthy individuals to exert significant influence over politics and public policy. Overall, the rise of trusts was seen as a threat to both economic fairness and democratic governance.
How do trusts eliminate the competition?
Trusts cut prices to drive competitors out of business.
Which president attacked the triple wall of privilege?
Woodrow Wilson spoke against the triple wall of privilege, namely the tariff, the banks, and the trusts in his 1912 platform.
What did President Roosevelt's actions demonstrate?
President Theodore Rooseveltâ??s actions demonstrated that he was serious about social and political reform. His reforms include more regulation of business and busting up the trusts.
What was Theodore Roosevelt reform goal?
to get rid of "bad" trusts and keep "good" trusts
