Wilson's New Freedom

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

• race, gender, and class
• tariffs, banks, and trusts
• saving accounts, stocks, and bonds
• the Elkins Act, the Hepburn Act, and the Federal Reserve Act

Which statement is not a legacy of the Progressive Era?

• It expanded the role of the federal government
• It expanded voter's influence.
• It eliminated unfair employment practices.
• It provided protection for consumers

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

• They believed it interfered with the Federal Reserve Act.
• They thought it would have a negative effect on the economy.
• They believed it was in conflict with the Sixteenth Amendment.
• They thought it would increase tariffs on foreign imported goods.

Wilson created the Federal Reserve in 1913 to

• help to control interest rates and promote economic growth and stability and controlling inflation and deflation
• monitor business practices that lead to monopolies.
• set a standard 8 hour working day for all railroad workers.
• provide wages for disabled civil service workers.

This amendment to the constitution gave women the right to vote.

• 16th
• 17th
• 18th
• 19th

This amendment to the constitution allowed instituted a graduated income tax.

• 16th
• 17th
• 18th
• 19th

This is the process by which voters can remove elected officials from office before their term ends.

• Referendum
• Recall
• Initiative 
• Direct Primary

This is the process that allows citizens to approve or reject a law passed by a legislature. 

• Referendum
• Recall
• Initiative
• Direct Primary

This is the process in which citizens have the right to put a proposed new law directly on the ballot.

• Referendum
• Recall
• Initiative
• Direct Primary

Wilson's "New Freedom" agenda aimed at providing new freedom and opportunities for

• urban workers.
• farmers.
• small businesses.
• big corporations.