What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?

Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendments

Why did people, especially, women protest the meat packing industry?

They knew food distributers worried more about money than consumer safety

The Clayton Anti-Trust Act and the Sherman Anti-trust Act both tried to--

Restrict the power of bis business

During the 1900s, the term "muckrakers" was used to describe--

Writers who exposed the evils and bad things in American society

How did Upton Sinclair's book, The Jungle, change in the relationship between the government and big businesses?

The government passed laws requiring the inspection of food products

Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve issues related to the selection of U.S. Senators prior to 1913?

A constitutional amendment was ratified requiring senators to be elected

During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to--

promote the principle of direct democracy

Many Progressives opposed Social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that--

poor people were not capable of economic success

During the Progressive Era, many governments adopted initiative, referendum, and recall procedures to help--

give citizens a more direct voice in their governments

How did the 19th Amendment help advance the cause of gender equality?

It gave women greater influence on the government through voting

Which Progressive Era issue is reflected in the picture above?

Children grew up with developmental challenges and didn't go to school

What was the common purpose of these legislative acts?

To promote the general welfare of Americans

The reform of recall...

Made elected officials more directly accountable to their constituents

Susan B. Anthony supported--

Women's suffrage (right to vote)

In response to public concern over issues raised by Upton Sinclair's, The Jungle, the federal gov. expanded its role in-

taking responsibility for the safety of consumers

Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?

Muckrakers and women's organizations

The issue address in this political cartoon was later settled by--

the ratification of the 19th Amendment

Which goal was shared by both Populists and the Progressives?

Greater control of the government should be in the hands of the people

In the early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase public participation in government by supporting the--

Direct election of U.S. Senators

What were the men in this picture most likely discussing?

Designating additional land as national parks

The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation (laws) that--

protected consumer by prohibiting monopolies

Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union were most interested in promoting--

The prohibition of alcohol in the U.S.

What is the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?

The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act

The main message of this cartoon is that the Standard Oil Company--

used its economic power to sway government decisions

Ida Tarbell's book, The History of the Standard Oil Company, is an example of--

muckraking, which exposed sad social realities that led to reforms

What did the 17th amendment do?

Direct election of U.S Senators

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1
What was a result of the social problems presented in this 1917 political cartoon?
Government leaders introduced health-care reform laws
Progressives worked to ratify a prohibition amendments
Women worked to improve conditions in tenement houses
Lobbyists focused attention on the power of monopolies
2
Public response to revelations made by Upton Sinclair in The Jungle led to regulations such as the--
Institution of Education Sciences
Centers for Disease Control
Department of Commerce
Food and Drug Administration
3
Why did people, especially, women protest the meat packing industry?
They knew food distributers worried more about money than consumer safety
They wanted to draw attention to the problems homemakers were facing
They wanted to promote vegetarianism and a healthier lifestyle
They believed the factory workers were not properly paid
4
Which official agency's purpose is to conserve scenery and the natural and historic objects/wild life within it?
U.S. Geological Survey
National Park Service
Bureau of Reclamation
U.S. Border Patrol
5
The Clayton Anti-Trust Act and the Sherman Anti-trust Act both tried to--
Regulate the employment of children
Restrict the power of big business
Restrict the power of bis business
Restrict labor unions
6
During the 1900s, the term "muckrakers" was used to describe--
Politicians who criticized Progressive Era Presidents
People who demonstrated against war
Newspaper columnists who reported on celebrities
Writers who exposed the evils and bad things in American society
7
How did Upton Sinclair's book, The Jungle, change in the relationship between the government and big businesses?
The government passed laws requiring the inspection of food products
Laws were created that banned companies from discriminating when hiring
Federal troops were sent to break up strikes started by labor unions
Congress created a regulatory agency to audit the railroads
8
Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve issues related to the selection of U.S. Senators prior to 1913?
Each state held party conventions in order to select senators
A constitutional amendment was ratified requiring senators to be elected
Primaries were used to limit the choices of senator confirmed by states
A national referendum was held to standardize procedures
9
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to--
prevent party leader from amending campaign platforms
promote the principle of direct democracy
limit the use of judicial review
increase the influence of business owners on regulatory legislation
10
Many Progressives opposed Social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that--
the government should take responsibility for the well-being of people
poverty could be eradicated through increased economic regulation
poor people were not capable of economic success
immigration weakened national unity
11
During the Progressive Era, many governments adopted initiative, referendum, and recall procedures to help--
extend the right to vote to 18 years old
let registered voters select each state's Presidential electors
allow a state's residents to bring lawsuits against another state
give citizens a more direct voice in their governments
12
How did the 19th Amendment help advance the cause of gender equality?
It gave women new economic rights, such as property ownership
It established the idea that women should contribute to all sectors of life
It gave women greater influence on the government through voting
It led to a long-term decline in the number of men voting in elections
13
Which Progressive Era issue is reflected in the picture above?
Children working dangerous jobs should get paid more
Children should be allowed to join labor unions
Children grew up with developmental challenges and didn't go to school
Low wages paid to immigrant children resulted in poor housing conditions
14
What was the common purpose of these legislative acts?
To protect the nation's water and timber resources
To improve conditions for recent immigration to America
To promote the general welfare of Americans
To promote the growth of big business in America
15
The reform of recall...
Created new eligibility requirements for candidates in public office
Provided citizens with more resources to run for office
Required elected officials to communicate regularly with the public
Made elected officials more directly accountable to their constituents
16
Susan B. Anthony supported--
Judicial Review
Settlement Houses
16th Amendment
Women's suffrage (right to vote)
17
In response to public concern over issues raised by Upton Sinclair's, The Jungle, the federal gov. expanded its role in-
working with labor unions to increase worker salaries
implementing social welfare programs
setting limits on the growth of private industry
taking responsibility for the safety of consumers
18
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Muckrakers and women's organizations
Factory owners and bankers
Southern farmers and clergy members
College students and immigrants
19
The issue address in this political cartoon was later settled by--
the ratification of the 19th Amendment
the repeal of the 18th Amendment
the creation of the Temperance Society
the initiation of the Settlement House movement
20
Which goal was shared by both Populists and the Progressives?
Greater control of the government should be in the hands of the people
Equality for African Americans
Free coinage of silve
Expansion of opportunities for immigrants
21
These lyrics are representative of a movement that culminated in a constitutional amendment during the--
Progressive Era
Harlem Renaissance
New Deal Era
Reconstruction Era (after Civil War)
22
In the early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase public participation in government by supporting the--
Creation of the Electoral College
Expansion of the "spoils" system
Formation of the Federal Reserve System
Direct election of U.S. Senators
23
What were the men in this picture most likely discussing?
Designating additional land as national parks
Limiting the power of major railroad companies
Creating alternative maritime shipping routes
Reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists
24
The business practice described above eventually led to the enactment of legislation (laws) that--
protected consumer by prohibiting monopolies
protected domestic industries from foreign competitors
required reciprocity agreements between state governments
guaranteed public access to corporate records
25
Members of the Women's Christian Temperance Union were most interested in promoting--
An end to U.S. involvement in war
The rapid assimilation of new immigrants
An 8 hour workday for child laborers
The prohibition of alcohol in the U.S.
26
What is the most likely result of the publication of images such as this 1906 political cartoon?
Private companies refused to import foreign foods
Labor unions protest unsafe working conditions
The government passed the Pure Food and Drug Act
The government passed the Sherman Anti-trust Act
27
The main message of this cartoon is that the Standard Oil Company--
used its size to lower its prices
employed violence to gain unfair advantages for its workers
protected Americans from foreign competitors
used its economic power to sway government decisions
28
Ida Tarbell's book, The History of the Standard Oil Company, is an example of--
muckraking, which exposed sad social realities that led to reforms
populism, which championed workers' rights and opposed the railroad comps.
realism, which rejected traditional ideals about the U.S.
nativist ideology, claiming immigrants were stealing jobs
29
Which issue is this cartoon addressing?
Segregation
Civil-Service Reform
Temperance
Political corruption
30
These amendments reflect concerns address during which of the following eras?
Progressive Era
Expansionism
Reconstruction
Gilded Age
31
What did the 17th amendment do?
Make it harder for immigrants to become citizens
Direct election of U.S Senators
freed all of the slaves
Allowed women to vote

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