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11.Why were Mark Twain and other critics wary of Theodore Roosevelt’s presidential style? a.They objected to his reformist philosophies. b.They believed he was too closely tied to the interests of Standard Oil. c.They felt he was a showoff and far too flamboyant. d.They did not like his consistent refusal to consult labor leaders. 12.A major difference between Theodore Roosevelt and the presidents of the Gilded Era was Roosevelt a.was much more aggressive in his use of presidential power. b.did not feel that labor-management relations were a vital issue. c.distanced himself from the growing influence of the press. d.was a Republican and they were Democrats. 13.The “bully pulpit” reflected what use of presidential power? a. Taft’s strong-arm tactics in fighting unions. b. Wilson’s attacks on big business. c. Taft’s use of the presidency to lead by moral example. d. Roosevelt’s active use of presidential power to lead change. 14.When mine owners refused to meet with coal workers at the White House, Roosevelt a.decided that the executive branch no longer had a role in labor disputes. b.made it clear that he would not use his influence to break the union. c.appealed to the Supreme Court to intervene on behalf of management. d.stated that John Mitchell’s unreasonable nature had kept mine owners away. 15.During the great coal strike of 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt a. played no role at all in settling the dispute. b. sympathized completely with the company owners. c. turned his attention to the Pure Food and Drug Act instead. d. brought the two sides to the White House to come to an agreement. 16.Major focuses of Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency included all of the following EXCEPT a.using subsidies to bolster the failing Standard Oil Company. b.seeing the president as a mediator between labor and management. c.the conservation of natural resources. d.suing “bad trusts” that he viewed as guilty of misconduct. 17.In what way can Theodore Roosevelt be considered one of the country’s first conservationist presidents? a.He created 150 million new acres in new forest preserves. b.He loved animals and set aside many wilderness areas. c.He believed in sequestering public land, so it would not be used. d.He opposed the use of coal because it damaged the environment. 18.Roosevelt’s accomplishments as president included all of the following EXCEPT a.getting laws passed that aimed at consumer protection in food and drugs. b.taking over after William McKinley’s death and then being elected. c.setting aside public forest lands and oil reserves. d.promoting an amendment to establish an income tax. 19.Regarding how humans should deal with the natural world, Theodore Roosevelt can best be classified a/an a.environmentalist. b.preservationist. c.conservationist. d.deep ecologist. 20.In his negotiations to pass the Hepburn Act of 1906, what did Roosevelt reveal about his political strategy? a. He capitalized on his popularity with the masses to coerce Congress to pass bills. b. He used his military past to command awe and obedience to his will as President. c. He employed yellow journalists and muckrakers to attack his opponents. d. He was skillful at political negotiations to achieve reform measures.