Roosevelt's Square Deal Flashcard

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Which of the following was NOT one of the "3 C’s" of Roosevelt’s Square Deal? Control of Corporations, Consumer Protection, Conservation, Civil Rights

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Civil Rights

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What was the main purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

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To protect consumers from unsafe products and fake medicines

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Which government agency originated from concerns about unsafe medicines and food during Roosevelt’s presidency?

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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Which of the following is an example of Roosevelt’s conservation efforts?
Breaking up Standard Oil,
Creating national parks,
Passing the Pure Food and Drug Act,
Regulating railroad rates

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Creating national parks

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Which of the following best describes "trust-busting" under Roosevelt’s Square Deal? Protecting consumers from unsafe products, Breaking up large monopolies to control corporations, Preserving forests and wildlife, Lowering tariffs on imported goods

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Breaking up large monopolies to control corporations

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Why was the FDA created during Roosevelt’s presidency?

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To regulate and ensure the safety of food and medicines

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If a group of students invents a "miracle cure" medicine for a class activity, which part of the Square Deal would most likely be used to evaluate its safety and effectiveness?

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Consumer Protection

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Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of conservation as promoted by Roosevelt? A company is fined for selling fake medicine. The government sets aside land to create a new national park. A monopoly is broken up by the courts. A new law is passed to label food ingredients.

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The government sets aside land to create a new national park.

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Imagine you are an FDA inspector during Roosevelt’s time. A company claims their medicine cures all diseases but contains only alcohol and water. Using the Square Deal principles, what action would you most likely take?

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Require the company to prove its claims and list ingredients, possibly banning it if unsafe

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Roosevelt cared about both consumer protection and conservation. Using evidence from his policies, why might he have believed both were equally important for the country’s future?

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He believed that protecting people’s health and the nation’s natural resources were both essential for a strong, lasting society.