Why were businesses able to use practices such monopolies in the early 20th century?

the government didn't want to deal with businesses directly

What did The Jungle reveal about the business practices of the early 20th century?

it highlighted how the government didn't regulate business

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era?

to make the government responsible for its people

What is Social Darwinism?

the belief that other people/countries are better than other

What was the purpose of the Hull House?

to give new immigrants a place to stay

What was the idea behind Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy?

to use military to expand power

What was a main goal of the Progressive movement?

to eliminate corruption in government

Why did the US military have to get involved with Panama?

Panama didn't want a canal built by America there

What acts were passed as a result of The Jungle during the Progressive Era?

Food And Drug Act of 1906, Meat Inspection Act of 1906

What are Jim Crow laws?

laws created to ensure tension among all races

Why did Teddy Roosevelt believe the USA should have a strong military?

to increase American influence in the world

Why was the "White Man's Burden" poem released?

to show the impacts of imperialism

What was an impact of Plessy v. Ferguson?

it was legal to be separate but equal

Why were settlement houses created?

to provide basic social services to immigrants

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1
Why were businesses able to use practices such monopolies in the early 20th century?
businesses threatened to lay off workers
businesses wanted to get rid of child labor
the government didn't want to deal with businesses directly
The government gave them a tax break
2
What is a benefit for expanding the US Navy?
all of the above
increased presence on a global level
expansion of naval bases in other countries
become the third strongest navy in the world
3
Which area of service was the most help to Teddy Roosevelt during his presidency?
Navy
Military
Marines
Army
4
What did The Jungle reveal about the business practices of the early 20th century?
it highlighted how the government didn't regulate business
it encouraged people to stop eating meat all together
it made meat more accessible to poorer families
it showed the government was strict with business regulation
5
What was the main goal of the Progressive Era?
expanding the rights of minorities
making the government have less power
to make the government responsible for its people
None of the above
6
What is the Roosevelt Corollary?
eliminated child labor laws
expanded the Monroe Doctrine
increased the taxes that businesses have to pay
added the 17th amendment to the Constitution
7
What is Social Darwinism?
the belief that other people/countries are better than other
the belief the USA is the best country in the world
the belief that all countries should have the same power
none of the above
8
What was the purpose of the Hull House?
to give women a place to live
to discourage people from immigrating to the United States
to give new immigrants a place to stay
it served as hospital for child laborers
9
Where did the United States mostly expand to during this time?
Europe
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Caribbean area
10
What was the idea behind Teddy Roosevelt's "Big Stick" policy?
to use diplomacy to expand influence
To increase conservation in the USA
to expand the opportunities to hunt in national parks
to use military to expand power
11
What document heavily influenced the Spanish American War?
Social Contract Theory
The Jungle
The Constitution
Monroe Doctrine
12
What was a main goal of the Progressive movement?
to make equal rights for every person in the USA
to eliminate corruption in government
to get rid of monopolies in businesses
to increase taxes on the rich
13
What did civil rights leaders, such as Washington believe would be the best way to change ideas
boycotting
waiting it out
hostages
violence
14
Why did the US military have to get involved with Panama?
Panama wanted to build their own canal
They were helping them put down a resistence
None of the above
Panama didn't want a canal built by America there
15
What acts were passed as a result of The Jungle during the Progressive Era?
Food And Drug Act of 1906
Clean Water Drink Act of 1906
17th Amendment
Meat Inspection Act of 1906
16
Which party worked to eliminate improve child labor conditions?
Liberal
Republican
Progressive
Democratic
17
Why was the most important for the US to build the Panama Canal?
increase Naval presence
All of the above
to establish power in other parts of the world
to establish a route to increase the American economy
18
What are Jim Crow laws?
laws created to ensure equality among everyone
laws created to ensure peace
laws created to provide rights to African Americans
laws created to ensure tension among all races
19
What work of art was published during the Progressive Era?
The Jungle
The Federalist Papers
The Social History of Nearly Everything
The Jungle Book
20
What was the worst negative consequence of working on the Panama Canal?
American made no profit
sickness and disease
Everything went great-no consequences
it took way longer than expected
21
What three territories did the United States get from the Spanish American War?
Guam
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Mexico
22
What is a mukracker?
a person moving from the North to the South
an immigrant that had to work in a factory
a criminal
an investigative journalist
23
Why did Teddy Roosevelt believe the USA should have a strong military?
to increase American influence in the world
to engage in battles often
the military shrunk under Teddy
to help other countries
24
What structure allowed for easier transportation of goods from the East coast to theWest coast?
Railroad
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Mississippi River
25
Why was the "White Man's Burden" poem released?
to show capitalism impacts
to show the impacts of progressivism
to show the impacts of imperialism
to showcase child labor conditions
26
What is the 17th Amendment of the Constitution?
allows women the right to vote.
citizenship to everyone
direct election of senators
freedom for slaves
27
Jacob Riis wanted to show the living conditions of what place in his photography?
undeveloped projects
newly developed territories
factories
rural areas
28
When were Child Labor laws changed for the better?l
late 1800s
early 1900s
mid 1900s
late 1900s
29
Which of the following describes Republican Presidential Candidates?
Roosevelt and Wilson
All of the above
wanted to use resources effectively
supported conservation efforts
30
What was an impact of Plessy v. Ferguson?
women had completely equal rights
it was legal to be separate but equal
it was illegal to ever separate people
banning of alcohol everywhere
31
Why were settlement houses created?
to allow a place for orphans to live
to provide basic social services to immigrants
to provide immigrants access to jobs only
to provide women only an education
32
What was a reason that the USA used to justify expansion to other countries under imperialism?
all of the above
the need to grow their economy
for the overall wealth of a country
the desire for raw matierls

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