Question
How did Benjamin Harrison respond to new social issues caused by industrialization? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses
He passed the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
He passed the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
He regulated the monopolies created by the railroad companies.
He regulated the monopolies created by the railroad companies.
He created stronger child labor laws.
He created stronger child labor laws.
He reformed the primary election process.
(1 point)
Responses
He passed the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
He passed the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote.
He regulated the monopolies created by the railroad companies.
He regulated the monopolies created by the railroad companies.
He created stronger child labor laws.
He created stronger child labor laws.
He reformed the primary election process.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Benjamin Harrison's presidency (1889-1893) focused on various social issues primarily related to industrialization. However, many of the specific reforms you mentioned were not directly associated with him. Here’s a look at each of the options:
1. **He passed the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote.** - This is incorrect. The Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920, long after Harrison's presidency.
2. **He regulated the monopolies created by the railroad companies.** - This is partially correct. Harrison did support the regulation of railroads and advocated for the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, which was aimed at regulating monopolistic practices in the railroad industry, though it was passed before his presidency.
3. **He created stronger child labor laws.** - This is incorrect. During Harrison's time, federal child labor laws were not enacted, although the issue was becoming more prominent.
4. **He reformed the primary election process.** - This is also incorrect. Significant reforms to the primary election process occurred later in the Progressive Era, after Harrison's presidency.
In summary, while Harrison concerned himself with issues of industrialization, the specific responses listed do not accurately reflect his actions during his presidency. The correct response would be related to regulating railroads, but it would need to acknowledge the context of the Interstate Commerce Act rather than suggesting he passed specific child labor laws or the Nineteenth Amendment.
1. **He passed the Nineteenth Amendment, giving women the right to vote.** - This is incorrect. The Nineteenth Amendment was passed in 1920, long after Harrison's presidency.
2. **He regulated the monopolies created by the railroad companies.** - This is partially correct. Harrison did support the regulation of railroads and advocated for the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, which was aimed at regulating monopolistic practices in the railroad industry, though it was passed before his presidency.
3. **He created stronger child labor laws.** - This is incorrect. During Harrison's time, federal child labor laws were not enacted, although the issue was becoming more prominent.
4. **He reformed the primary election process.** - This is also incorrect. Significant reforms to the primary election process occurred later in the Progressive Era, after Harrison's presidency.
In summary, while Harrison concerned himself with issues of industrialization, the specific responses listed do not accurately reflect his actions during his presidency. The correct response would be related to regulating railroads, but it would need to acknowledge the context of the Interstate Commerce Act rather than suggesting he passed specific child labor laws or the Nineteenth Amendment.