Progressives like La Follette wanted voters to participate more directly in goverment. Since Andrew Jackson's time, party leaders had picked candidates for local and state offices. Progressives called, instead, for primaries. In a primary, Votes choose their party's candidate for the general election. In 1903, Wisconsin was the first state to adopt a primary run by state government official. By 1917, all but four states done so.

Question

Which statement best explains the significance of the newspaper headline?
A. The ruling provided a legal basis for strengthening labor unions
B. The ruling led to better conditions for Northern Securities' workers.
C. The ruling was the first time the Sherman Antitrust Act was used to break up a trust
D. The ruling was a victory for owners of railroad companies

Answer 1

What is your answer?

Answer 2

i think its A

Answer 3

I agree

Answer 4

The set of choices you posted does not go with the discussion about primary elections. They seem to have some relationship to a court ruling involving business and labor relations.