Cards in this guide (10)
How did imperialist nations expand and protect their interests around the world
Imperialist nations built up their armies and navies.
For what purpose was the womens christian temperance union formed
to protect the home and ban liquor
What did Congress do to protect consumers from monopolies false advertising and dishonest labeling
Congress established the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) in
1914.
Why did woodrow wilson push congress to pass the federal reserve act
To protect the economy from having to much money in the hands of
one person, bank or region.
What was the goal of Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom program
to help small business and regulate big business
Why did Theodore roosevelt get congress to pass the hepburn act
to eliminate abuses by the railroads.
How did the Clayton antitrust act help regulate the economy
The Clayton Antitrust Act spelled out what businesses could and could not do.
What other governmental action allowed Congress to include a provision for personal income tax in the Underwood Tariff Act in 1913
Why did president Grover Cleveland refuse to sign the treaty that allowed the United states to annex Hawaii
Cleveland learned that the treaty didn't have the support of
Hawaiians
Pennsylvania coal miners went on strike in 1902. How did Theodore Roosevelt's response illustrate a change in the government's role
For the first time, the federal government stepped in to help
workers in a labor dispute.