Topic 4 Lesson 4

How did President Roosevelt believe that the government should manage national forests?

He preferred to combine conservation with the use of public land for its resources.

How did President Theodore Roosevelt earn a reputation as a trustbuster?

He worked to eliminate corruption in big business.

How did Congress respond to conflicts over water use in the Southwest?

In 1902, it passed the National Reclamation Act, which gave the federal government the power to decide how to distribute water.

What did President Wilson refer to as the 'triple wall of privilege'?

tariffs, banks, and trusts

Which statement is not a legacy of the Progressive Era?

It eliminated unfair employment practices.

What was the primary effect of the Hepburn Act?

It empowered the Interstate Commerce Commission to set maximum shipping rates for railroads.

How did the split in the Republican Party influence American politics?

It helped the Democratic Party win the following election.

How did scarce water cause problems in the Southwest?

People fought over rights to scarce supplies of water.

How did the relationship between the federal government and food producers change under President Roosevelt?

THe Pure Food and Drug Act empowered the federal government to test and monitor the production and sale of food.

Why did some people oppose the graduated income tax that was part of the Underwood Tariff Act of 1913?

They thought it would have a negative effect on the economy.