Which of the following was true of the Justice Department during the 1920s?
A) It was the target of a congressional investigation concerning the harassment of dissidents.
B) It was the branch of the federal government that most assertively enforced liberal reform measures.
C) In a setback for organized labor, it helped end a nationwide strike by miners.
D) It supported the right of state governments to regulate business corporations in particular ways.

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During the 1920s, the Justice Department, led by Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer, was known for its aggressive crackdown on dissent and radicalism, including the infamous Palmer Raids. Additionally, the department helped end a nationwide strike by miners in 1922, a setback for organized labor.

Which of the Following Was True of the Justice Department