Why did the pilgrims think they would be successful in massachusetts?

a. by accepting the election of president abraham lincoln in 1860 and convincing other southern states to do the same

roosevelt, a progressive reformer, earned a reputation as a "trust buster" through his regulatory reforms and anti-trust prosecutions. his "square deal" included regulation of railroad rates and pure foods and drugs; he saw it as a fair deal for both the average citizen and the businessmen.