Question

what is one example of a progressive action taken by the government of president theodore roosevelt?

a. supporting the anti-union efforts of big businesses
b. leaving higher tariffs on wealthy businesses in place
c. removing regulations on larger corporations
d. regulating the food and drug industries

Explanation:

Analyze the domestic policies of Theodore Roosevelt

President Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program, known as the "Square Deal," focused on three basic ideas: conservation of natural resources, control of corporations, and consumer protection.

Evaluate the given options against Progressive actions

• A. Supporting the anti-union efforts of big businesses: Incorrect. Roosevelt was known for intervening in labor disputes more neutrally, such as during the 1902 Coal Strike, rather than automatically backing big business.
• B. Leaving higher tariffs on wealthy businesses in place: Incorrect. Tariff reform was not a signature Progressive achievement of Roosevelt's administration.
• C. Removing regulations on larger corporations: Incorrect. Roosevelt was a "trust buster" who sought to increase federal regulation of large corporations and monopolies, not remove them.
• D. Regulating the food and drug industries: Correct. Roosevelt signed the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act in 1906 to protect consumers from unsanitary and mislabeled products.

Answer:

• A. Supporting the anti-union efforts of big businesses
• B. Leaving higher tariffs on wealthy businesses in place
• C. Removing regulations on larger corporations
• D. Regulating the food and drug industries (Correct answer)