President Wilson put forward his program of New Freedom, what di

President Wilson put forward his program of New Freedom, what did he achieved?
【正确答案】:President Wilson put forward his program of New Freedom and achieved the following:
(1)A reduction of tariffs by 10% for the first time since the Civil War and a number of items put on the free list.
(2)The passage of the Federal Reserve Act which decentralized the banking system, provided better banking facilities to the neglected South and West and ensured an adaptable currency in the Federal Reserve Notes under government control.
(3)Regulation of trusts by stating clearly the unfair business practices and setting up Federal Trade Commissions to hear complaints and to investigate.
(4)Making available to farmers loans at low rates.
(5)8-hour workday for railroad workers and better treatment of seamen.
(6)Adoption of an income tax.
(7)Adoption of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right to vote.
【题目解析】:
参见教材P208。