With his Square Deal, Theodore Roosevelt hoped to

A. 

keep the wealthy and powerful from taking advantage of small business owners and the poor.

B. 

increase the influence and power of the United States among the nations of the world.

C. 

help pull the United States out of the Great Depression.

D. 

help business trusts remain competitive.

1 answer

A. keep the wealthy and powerful from taking advantage of small business owners and the poor.

The Square Deal was Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program focused on ensuring fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses, aiming to prevent the powerful from exploiting the less powerful.