which of the following groups was the square deal intended to help? government workers business owners…

Brief Explanations:

The Square Deal was President Theodore Roosevelt's domestic policy focusing on fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses. It aimed to regulate big business, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. Among the options, business owners (specifically small/ethical businesses) benefited from fair competition rules, while the other groups (government workers, corrupt politicians, bankers) were not the intended primary beneficiaries—corrupt politicians were targeted for reform, and bankers/big corporations faced regulation.

Answer:

business owners