All of the following are true of Woodrow Wilson as president except
a. he passed a new antitrust law.
b. he convinced Congress to create the Federal Trade Commission.
c. he urged Congress to lower the tariff.
d. he became more conservative as his first term progressed.
e. he encouraged states to enfranchise women.
ANS: D
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