Laissez-Faire vs Regulation · US History

Which of the following best describes the 'Square Deal' policy of Theodore Roosevelt?

  1. A commitment to protecting the interests of big business above all other concerns
  2. A policy of absolute laissez-faire during labor strikes
  3. A balanced approach intended to treat capital, labor, and the consumer fairly
  4. A plan to redistribute all corporate profits to the poor
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Correct answer: A balanced approach intended to treat capital, labor, and the consumer fairly

Roosevelt’s Square Deal involved the 'three Cs': conservation, consumer protection, and control of corporations. He believed the government should act as an impartial referee to ensure that large corporations did not abuse their power.

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