Question

1 multiple choice 1 point
for the following five questions you are trying to decide if teddy would have intervened or not.
a railroad company is charging farmers much higher prices than big corporations for shipping their crops.
teddy would get involved.
teddy would not get involved.
2 multiple choice 1 point
a meatpacking company sells food that is unsafe, but it makes a lot of money doing it.
teddy would be like, \yeah, thats fine.\
teddy would be like, \ew, stop.\
3 multiple choice 1 point
a factory owner pays workers very low wages, but the workers technically chose to work there...
teddy says, \uh - uh, you need to pay a livable wage.\
teddy would be like, \boring, not my problem.\

Explanation:

These questions refer to Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, known for trust-busting, consumer protection, and advocating for fair labor practices as a progressive U.S. President.

1. Roosevelt targeted unfair corporate pricing and supported farmers, so he would intervene against the railroad's discriminatory rates.
2. He pushed for food safety regulations (like the Meat Inspection Act) after learning of unsafe meatpacking conditions, so he would demand the company stop.
3. He advocated for workers' rights and fair wages, so he would require the factory owner to pay a livable wage.

Answer:

1. Teddy would get involved.
2. Teddy would be like, "ew, stop."
3. Teddy says, "uh-uh, you need to pay a livable wage."