Question

Which of these correctly describes what Roosevelt meant by a “square deal”?
A. The idea that a person who starts at the top should stay squarely at the top.
B. The idea that government isn’t fair, so responsibility lies squarely with the individual.
C. Giving everyone a fair start so that everyone had equal opportunities to succeed.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Giving everyone a fair start so that everyone had equal opportunitites to succeed

Explanation:

Square deal was Roosevelt's domestic program  and it had three basic goals: Control of corporations, conservation of natural resources and consumer protection. It was referred as three cs of his program and its aim was to help the middle class citizens and to attack plutocracy and bad trusts. It also aimed at protecting the businesses from the demands of organised labour. Roosevelt was a republican and he believed that it was government' duty to mitigate the social evils. and give equal opportunities to everyone.