Which describes an achievement of the Progressive movement in the early twentieth century?

establishing the direct election of U.S. senators

Which groups shared in the prosperity of the late 1800s? Choose all answers that are correct.

the middle class, factory owners

Which was a goal of Samuel Gompers, but not of socialists?

improving workers' lives but leaving society's structure alone

How does the United States preserve natural land, wildlife, and historic treasures today?

through a system of hundreds of national parks and monuments

Which statements describe changes that occurred in the US in the late 1800s? Choose all answers that are correct. (3)

Cities grew and bigger populations led to crime and poverty., Middle-class families bought washing machines and kitchen appliances., Trains and telephones improved communications.

Which was a result of journalist Ida Tarbell's exposé?

The Standard Oil Company's trust was dissolved by the Supreme Court.

Which issues did the Progressive movement of the early twentieth century address?

child labor, business monopolies, education

Which was a result of Upton Sinclair's muckraking novel The Jungle?

Americans learned about the filthy conditions in meat-packing houses.

Why were the first labor unions organized?

to give workers a voice in their dealings with business owners

Why did unions have more power than individual workers to improve conditions?

One worker could be fired easily, but a whole group could not.

Which can be learned from the information presented on this graph?

4 countries each sent more than one million immigrants to the United States

John Muir's views are best described by which of these quotes?

“As long as I live I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing..."

Which reforms to make the government more democratic were supported by the Progressive movement?

direct primaries, initiative, and referendum

Why is a free press important in a democracy?

Citizens need good information to vote wisely.

Which is a goal of socialists, but not those who support capitalism with regulations?

government control of the businesses that affect most citizens

Which goal was John Muir most interested in?

resource conservation and land preservation

Which statements explain what happened during the Haymarket Square incident? Choose all answers that are correct. (3)

Rally leaders were illegally arrested and convicted., Public fear of anarchists and foreigners led to false accusations., A peaceful labor rally ended with a bomb exploding.

How did the American public react to the early labor unions?

with anxiety that unions might pursue socialist or anarchist goals

Which was the major goal of conservationists?

using land wisely and managing it for the future

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1
Which describes an achievement of the Progressive movement in the early twentieth century?
establishing the direct election of U.S. senators
granting U.S. citizenship to Native American tribes
ending discrimination against blacks in the workplace
passing a bill in Congress to enact strict immigration quotas
2
Which groups shared in the prosperity of the late 1800s? Choose all answers that are correct.
slum dwellers
the middle class
factory owners
immigrants
3
Which was a goal of Samuel Gompers, but not of socialists?
improving workers' lives but leaving society's structure alone
workers' right to negotiate through collective bargaining
safe working conditions in America's factories and mines
reorganization of American government to give power to workers
4
How does the United States preserve natural land, wildlife, and historic treasures today?
through laws against destroying land, animals, and treasures
through a system of hundreds of national parks and monuments
through a system of state and local agencies
through the National Trust for Historic Preservation
5
Which statements describe changes that occurred in the US in the late 1800s? Choose all answers that are correct. (3)
Cities grew and bigger populations led to crime and poverty.
Miners and immigrants experienced prosperity.
Middle-class families bought washing machines and kitchen appliances.
Trains and telephones improved communications.
6
Which was a result of journalist Ida Tarbell's exposé?
Cyrus McCormick was arrested for the Haymarket Massacre.
The Standard Oil Company's trust was dissolved by the Supreme Court.
President McKinley awarded her the Medal of Freedom.
Andrew Carnegie was forced to settle with striking steelworkers.
7
Which issues did the Progressive movement of the early twentieth century address?
business monopolies, air pollution, alcohol abuse
conservation, child labor, racial prejudice
child labor, business monopolies, education
child labor, drug abuse, racial prejudice
8
Which term refers to the number of people living in one square mile?
population growth
population density
population ranking
population distribution
9
Which was a result of Upton Sinclair's muckraking novel The Jungle?
Congress passed a law banning child labor in factories and mines.
Americans learned about the filthy conditions in meat-packing houses.
Corrupt politicians in several American cities were voted out of office.
Public opinion swung overwhelmingly in favor of war with Spain.
10
Why were the first labor unions organized?
to elect politicians who would invest government funds in new factories
to give business leaders power to negotiate new contractss
to provide scabs to replace striking workers
to give workers a voice in their dealings with business owners
11
Why did unions have more power than individual workers to improve conditions?
One worker could be fired easily, but a whole group could not.
Individual workers rarely knew what to ask for or how to ask.
Unions had the approval of the courts and the public.
Owners respected unions and were happy to negotiate with them.
12
Which can be learned from the information presented on this graph?
More immigrants came to the United States in 1910 than in any other year.
In 1910, immigrants outnumbered native-born American citizens.
All of the top 5 countries of origin for immigrants are located in Europe
4 countries each sent more than one million immigrants to the United States
13
John Muir's views are best described by which of these quotes?
“A thing won by breaking the rules of the game is not worth the winning.”
"The basis of our government..., the very 1st object...to keep that right."
“They cannot weave cloth with bayonets."
“As long as I live I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing..."
14
Which reforms to make the government more democratic were supported by the Progressive movement?
term limits, limits on campaign spending, and women's voting
women's suffrage, a progressive income tax, and the youth vote
direct primaries, initiative, and referendum
initiative, referendum, and recall
15
Why is a free press important in a democracy?
Leaders need protection from lies and false accusations.
Citizens need good information to vote wisely.
People need to be told which candidate to vote for.
Governments need a way to communicate with the people.
16
Which is a goal of socialists, but not those who support capitalism with regulations?
total free-market economy
one-party dictatorship with limited elections
government control of the businesses that affect most citizens
government control of religion
17
Which goal was John Muir most interested in?
resource conservation and land preservation
sanitary conditions in meat-packing factories
adequate medical care for miners
equal voting rights for all citizens
18
Which statements explain what happened during the Haymarket Square incident? Choose all answers that are correct. (3)
Rally leaders were illegally arrested and convicted.
Public fear of anarchists and foreigners led to false accusations.
Workers at the rally admitted planting a bomb.
A peaceful labor rally ended with a bomb exploding.
19
Who founded Hull House to improve the lives of immigrants and the poor?
Jacob Riis
Jane Addams
Ida Tarbell
John Muir
20
Which social activist worked tirelessly for child labor reform and said, "I'm not a humanitarian. I'm a hell-raiser"?
Ray Stannard Baker
Lincoln Steffens
Nelly Bly
Mother Jones
21
How did the American public react to the early labor unions?
with indifference because the unions had no impact on the economy
with anger that workers would dare to challenge business owners
with anxiety that unions might pursue socialist or anarchist goals
with overwhelming support for their objectives and tactics
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Which was the major goal of conservationists?
using land wisely and managing it for the future
leaving vast acres of land untouched
teaching natural sciences in schools
establishing parks and public lands in towns and cities

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