The Man with the Muckrake Quizzes
Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Man with the Muckrake? Put your knowledge to
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Q. For millionaires, Roosevelt proposed what regulation?
Mandatory philanthropy
An income tax on large fortunes
No more new businesses
No more yachts
Q. What concern did Roosevelt bring up about fortunes?
Huge fortunes were being inherited with no work
Huge fortunes were being used to buy too much land
Huge fortunes were taking up too much space in banks
Huge fortunes were being traded in the stock market
Q. Who does TR say needs a better economic situation?
Factory workers
Small business owners
All men
The 1%
Q. In what country was Teddy Roosevelt building a canal?
Cuba
Panama
Guam
Canada
Q. Which of these powers that the federal government has against large railroad companies does Teddy Roosevelt mention in this speech?
Power over interstate commerce
Power over eminent domain
Laws passed by federal courts
Power of Asking Very Politely to Stop