Question

identify whether the following initiatives were part of wilson’s “new freedom” program or roosevelt’s “new nationalism” program. active encouragement of small businesses protection of the right of workers to unionize federal regulation of railroads, mining, and oil heavy taxes on personal and corporate fortunes envisioned the federal government strengthening antitrust laws new freedom new nationalism

Explanation:

• New Freedom (Wilson's program):
• Active encouragement of small businesses: Wilson's New Freedom aimed to promote competition and support small enterprises as an alternative to big business dominance.
• Envisioned the federal government strengthening antitrust laws: New Freedom focused on breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition through stronger antitrust measures.
• New Nationalism (Roosevelt's program):
• Protection of the right of workers to unionize: New Nationalism was more progressive in labor rights, supporting workers' ability to organize.
• Federal regulation of railroads, mining, and oil: Roosevelt's program advocated for federal oversight of key industries to ensure fairness and safety.
• Heavy taxes on personal and corporate fortunes: New Nationalism included progressive taxation to address wealth inequality and fund social programs.

Answer:

• New Freedom:
• active encouragement of small businesses
• envisioned the federal government strengthening antitrust laws
• New Nationalism:
• protection of the right of workers to unionize
• federal regulation of railroads, mining, and oil
• heavy taxes on personal and corporate fortunes