Base your answers to questions 9 and 10 on the speakers’ statements below and on your knowledge of social studies. Speaker A: It is disgraceful that we allow children in this country to work long hours in unsanitary, unsafe conditions. The government must step in and protect our children.

Speaker B: We must allow businesses to compete freely without government intervention. The best will survive.

Speaker C: Monopolies and trusts make it impossible for small businesses to compete. Monopolies lower their prices to eliminate competition, and then they charge consumers even higher prices.

Speaker D: Big business is good for the country. It increases the nation’s wealth, provides jobs, and strengthens the country.

9. What would Speaker B most likely want the federal government to do? *

A: Support the concept of Social Darwinism.

B: Regulate child labor.

C: Adopt a progressive income tax.

D: Strengthen the immigration laws.

10. Which two speakers represent the beliefs of many reformers during the Progressive Era? *

A: A and B

B: A and C

C: B and C

D: B and D

This is 2 separate questions