In the early 1900s, the recall, referendum, and initiative provisions were all examples of a. progressive reform measures b. parts of political machines c. laws governing taxes d. laws governing big business.

The telegraph, the transatlantic telegraph cable, and the telephone were important to businesses after 1850 because of a. they created a system for developing new inventions. b. they filled a need that other inventions of the day could not. c. they attracted investors and created the stock market. d. they made picture-taking a popular american pastime.