A Level History - America - Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for your A Level History - America Exam with a comprehensive online quiz featuring multiple-choice questions and detailed explanations. Enhance your study experience and boost your confidence on exam day!

Start Multiple Choice Practice Test
Start Flash Cards

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.

What legislation did Taft initiate during his presidency regarding antitrust actions?

  1. 40 anti-trust lawsuits

  2. 80 anti-trust lawsuits

  3. 20 anti-trust lawsuits

  4. 100 anti-trust lawsuits

The correct answer is: 80 anti-trust lawsuits

During his presidency, William Howard Taft significantly expanded the government's role in regulating monopolies and promoting fair competition through antitrust actions. He initiated a total of 80 lawsuits against various corporations, which was a notable increase compared to his predecessor, Theodore Roosevelt, who had pursued 44 antitrust cases. Taft's approach emphasized strict enforcement of existing antitrust laws, notably the Sherman Antitrust Act, and he targeted major corporations, including the Northern Securities Company and Standard Oil, as part of his administration's efforts to dismantle monopolistic practices and promote economic fairness. This substantial number of lawsuits underscored Taft's commitment to antitrust enforcement and his belief in regulating the economy to prevent big businesses from exerting undue control over the market.

More Questions Like This