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Why was roosevelt against monopolies?
Teddy r. felt monopolies were unfair to business competition
What did farmers think about monopolies?
The farmers didn't like monopolies because they couldn't get any workers to work for them.
Who was the first president to take real action against trusts and monopolies?
Theodore Roosevelt
Did progressives support in laissez faire?
no they were against it because it did not support their idea of more power to the people.
1914 legislation that dealt against monopolies particularly in the area of price-fixing?
Clayton Antitrust Act
Why did the progressives work against monopolies?
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Why progressives in the early1900s sought government action to control monopolies?
Pretty much all progressives sought action to control monopolies. Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft stand out as the two glaring examples of progressives who took action to control monopolies.
What problems of the new urban-industrial order particularly disturbed progressives and how did they address these problems?
The problems of the new urban-industrial order that particularly disturbed progressives was the fact that monopolies were formed by a few people who controlled a great deal of the industries. The progressives went to Congress to try and have the monopolies broken up.
Why was roosevelt against monopolies?
Teddy r. felt monopolies were unfair to business competition
What did farmers think about monopolies?
The farmers didn't like monopolies because they couldn't get any workers to work for them.
How did the progressives break up monopolies?
Progressives broke up monopolies primarily through robust regulatory reforms and antitrust legislation. Key laws, such as the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 and the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914, empowered the federal government to investigate and dismantle monopolistic corporations. Influential figures like President Theodore Roosevelt utilized these laws to challenge major trusts, promoting competition and consumer protection. Additionally, public awareness campaigns and grassroots activism galvanized support for these reforms, highlighting the negative impacts of monopolies on the economy and society.
What was an argument made by progressives against child labor?
it hurt society for the children to not attend school.
What did Theodore Roosevelt administration file hundreds of lawsuits against?
Monopolies
What name was given to reformers who believed in progress and wanted to work for it?
Reformers who believed in progress and wanted to work for it were called protestants. These are people who differed with certain ideologies in Catholicism.
What changes did progressives work to make during the Industrial Revolution?
During the Industrial Revolution, progressives sought to address social and economic injustices resulting from rapid industrialization. They advocated for labor reforms, including better working conditions, reduced working hours, and the abolition of child labor. Additionally, progressives pushed for regulatory measures to combat monopolies and ensure consumer protection, alongside efforts to improve public health and education. Their reforms aimed to create a more equitable society by addressing the disparities between the wealthy industrialists and the working class.
Who did progressives believe should protect public against the abuses of big business?
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How did progressives try to reform society?
Progressives of the late 19th and early 20th centuries worked to improve working conditions as well as regulate child labor. Additionally, Progressives embraced modern technology and fought against corruption in American politics.
