In 1896, Plessy v. Ferguson...

declared segregation acceptable

A main goal of the farmers was to call attention to

railroad companies charging high rates to ship farm products

What does table indicate about the late 1800’s-early 1900’s?

Black Americans were losing their right to vote in the South

The initiative, recall and referendum were changes made in many states to give...

voters greater direct participation in government

Despite the Reconstruction amendments, when union troops moved from the south

Jim Crow Laws kept African Americans as 2nd class citizens

Susan B. Anthony knowingly violated New York state law by casting a ballot. Why?

call attention to the passage of the 19th amendment

Who does the train in the political cartoon represent?

Political Corruption, Railroad Companies

Some of the Populist Party’s aims were achieved by the

graduated income tax and direct election of Senators

What was the Progressive Movement?

A collection of many different reforms

A progressive income tax is based on the idea that

those with larger incomes should be taxed at a higher rate

This magazine covers the idea that the NAACP needs to fight racism against African Americans by

fighting injustices like Jim Crow laws in court

A common belief held by most Progressives was that..

government should be used to address social and economic problems

The “muckraker” of the late 19th century might best be described as...

focusing on exposing corruption and abuses in government/business

A long-term effect of the Progressive Era reform movement was that

citizens were granted more rights under the constitution

What was Ida Tarbell's role in the American progressive movement?

Reporting on and exposing Rockefellers business practices

The purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act & Clayton Antitrust Act was to...

eliminate unfair business practices

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3 - Institutionalized Discrimination/Progressive Movement

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1
In 1896, Plessy v. Ferguson...
struck down aspects of Congressional reconstruction
declared segregation acceptable
ruled that slaves were still property
declared poll taxes and literacy tests unconstitutional
2
A main goal of the farmers was to call attention to
railroad companies charging high rates to ship farm products
farm labor was becoming more unionized
agricultural output was declining rapidly
prices of agricultural products (crops) were increasing.
3
What is not a worthy goal of the progressive movement ?
creating economic reform
fostering efficiency
prohibition
protecting social welfare and fostering efficiency
4
I do not like what the mayor of my town is doing. How can we remove an elected official?
Initiative
Recall
Referendum
Millions of Peaches
5
This amendment prohibited the sale and consumption of alcohol
17th
16th
18th
19th
6
What does table indicate about the late 1800’s-early 1900’s?
Black Americans were losing their right to vote in the South
The South was ahead of the others with women’s suffrage
The South was opposed to women’s suffrage
Black Americans were gaining the right to vote in the South
7
This amendment gave American voters direct election of their US senator
17th
19th
16th
18th
8
The initiative, recall and referendum were changes made in many states to give...
workers more rights in the collective bargaining process
voters greater direct participation in government
citizens the right to choose presidential candidates
business leaders more control over their industries
9
Despite the Reconstruction amendments, when union troops moved from the south
elected Black officials were kept in elected office
Jim Crow Laws kept African Americans as 2nd class citizens
Black Americans moved south with only a few benefiting.
Black Americans were drafted into state militia
10
Susan B. Anthony knowingly violated New York state law by casting a ballot. Why?
call attention to the passage of the 19th amendment
gain support for President Calhoun
use propaganda to influence public opinion
show that the 18th amendment was justified
11
Who does the train in the political cartoon represent?
The Grange
Political Corruption
Railroad Companies
Thomas
12
The amount of money in circulation have largely been regulated by the
US Supreme Court
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Federal Reserve System
President’s Council of Economic Advisors
13
Which political movement is this image referring to?
Women Sufferage Movement
Prohibition Movement
Early female Star Wars nerds
Evil Women Movement
14
Some of the Populist Party’s aims were achieved by the
establishment of higher protective tariffs on goods
graduated income tax and direct election of Senators
adoption of the gold standard
elimination of racial segregation laws in the South
15
What was the Progressive Movement?
A collection of only farmers
A collection of many different reforms
A movement who's goal was to overthrow the government
When Progressive took over and made everyone buy insurance
16
Organizations such as the KKK used force to intimidate and terrorize freemen to keep them from
staying in the North instead of moving South
from having their own schools
working as sharecroppers
voting in elections
17
A progressive income tax is based on the idea that
all taxpayers should be taxed equal amounts of money
all income should be taxed at the same rate
taxation should be used to encourage social programs
those with larger incomes should be taxed at a higher rate
18
This magazine covers the idea that the NAACP needs to fight racism against African Americans by
requiring more businesses to hire African American workers
ensuring that African Americans go out and vote
fighting injustices like Jim Crow laws in court
ensuring that African Americans go to good schools
19
A common belief held by most Progressives was that..
higher tariffs should be implemented to protects USbusiness
federal government should nationalize banks
government should be used to address social and economic problems
state govt should take steps to enforce Jim Crow laws
20
The “muckraker” of the late 19^th century might best be described as...
attempting to alarm the public about Japans growing might
run to fund big business
focusing on exposing corruption and abuses in government/business
report exaggerated, distorted, and sensational news
21
A long-term effect of the Progressive Era reform movement was that
citizens were granted more rights under the constitution
the government prevented the growth of new industries
the government acquired new territories overseas
citizens were prohibited from joining unions
22
Which of the following was least likely to be a Progressive in this era?
a Wall Street banker
a member of the Bull Moose Party
a Protestant
a follower of Eugene Debs
23
The publication of The Jungle contributed to rapid passage of the
Pure Food and Drug Act
Fifteenth Amendment
Clayton Antitrust Act
Interstate Commerce Act
24
Which political party would most likely be associated with the Grange and the Farmers Alliance?
Party City
Democratic Party
Peoples/Populist Party
Republican Party
25
Jim Crow Laws were intended to
institute racial segregation
support the goals of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments
provide education to former slaves
encourage African-Americans to buy their own farms
26
What was Ida Tarbell's role in the American progressive movement?
Pressing for rights of African Americans
Organizing workers into a labor union
She organized a large movement for women's suffrage
Reporting on and exposing Rockefellers business practices
27
This amendment claimed the government could not deny the vote based on sex
19th
16th
18th
17th
28
The purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act & Clayton Antitrust Act was to...
reduce the power of the unions
increase the power of local governments
reduce imports from foreign nations
eliminate unfair business practices
29
14 national parks and 21 national monuments are managed by this newly formed government agency...
by individual states
National Monument Service
Congressional Park Committee
National Park Service
30
This graph symbolizes...
The Great Immigration
The Great Migration
Oreos per capita
Harlem Renaissance
31
This amendment gave congress authority to collect income tax to fund services
19th
18th
17th
16th

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