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Theodore Roosevelt targeted several large corporations and monopolies known as trusts, particularly in the railroad, oil, and beef industries. Notably, he took action against the Northern Securities Company, a railroad trust, and the Standard Oil Company, led by John D. Rockefeller. Roosevelt's administration sought to regulate these trusts to promote fair competition and protect consumers, marking a significant shift in federal policy toward antitrust enforcement. His efforts laid the groundwork for future antitrust legislation.
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What was Theodore Roosevelt reform goal?
to get rid of "bad" trusts and keep "good" trusts
President who favored regulation of business and prosecution of trusts?
Theodore Roosevelt
To what extent did the role of the federal government change under president Theodore Roosevelt regarding labor?
Trusts changed during President Theodore Roosevelt's presidency. It was called Roosevelt's Square Deal policy and it attempted to balance trusts and public control.
Why was Theodore Roosevelt known as a trust buster?
Theodore Roosevelt worked to get laws passed that outlawed large trusts and broke up monopolies in business.
What did Theodore Roosevelt obtain against trusts and what was his nickname as a result?
Roosevelt obtained indictments and i can't remember the nickname from it.
Who was the first president to take real action against trusts and monopolies?
Theodore Roosevelt
What president believed only bad trusts should be broken up?
Theodore Roosevelt
President T Roosevelt believed that the federal government should adopt a policy of what in regard to trusts?
Roosevelt held the position that the government should be able to regulate trusts. Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th U.S. President.
Good trusts and bad trusts Theodore Roosevelt?
"good trusts" - ones that consolidate industries to be internationally competitive, or offer good prices "bad trusts" - ones that reduce competition and drive up prices
How many trusts did teddy bust?
Theodore Roosevelt filed suits against 44 trusts during his 7 1/2 years as president
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.
What motivated Theodore Roosevelt to try to win the Republican nomination from William Howard Taft in 1912?
Roosevelt believed that Taft did not deal with trusts aggressively enough.
