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 —

people in lower classes were not capable of economic success

During the Progressive Era, Jane Addams responded to urban conditions by working to establish —

settlement houses that provided assistance to the poor.

The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act were attempts by congress to

regulate the activities of big business

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to —

competition for jobs on the West Coast

Muckraker of the Progressive Era wrote novels and essays –

expressing the problems of unban society

The publication of The Jungle in 1906 was instrumental in getting the members of Congress to-

Establish a system for meat inspection.

A goal of the Progressive Era movement was to -

correct the problems caused by industrialization

The initiative, referendum and recall made –

make government more democratic

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

Muckrakers and women’s organizations

Which was an important benefit of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

Consumers were protected from adulterated foods and drugs.

provided a merit system for the national government

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Progressive Era Quiz

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1
Jacob Riis was a famous "muckraker" who wrote about
the civil rights movement
the misery of tenement life
government corruption
the Missouri Compromise
2
Amendment that prohibited alcohol
16th Amendment
18th Amendment
17th Amendment
9th Amendment
3
Which Amendment gave women suffrage
18th Amendment
19th Amendment
13th Amendment
8th Amendment
4
During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to —
prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
increase the influence of business owners on regulatory
promote the principle of direct democracy
limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts
5
Many Progressives opposed social Darwinism because it promoted the idea that —
people in lower classes were not capable of economic success
poverty could be eradicated through the church.
immigration weakened national unity
the government should make poor people work.
6
During the Progressive Era, Jane Addams responded to urban conditions by working to establish —
settlement houses that provided assistance to the poor.
free public schools located in inner-city neighborhoods.
laws that restricted certain immigrant groups.
helped to inform Americans about slum conditions.
7
Jane Addams was the founder of
The Neighborhood Guild in New York
Hull House in Chicago
South End House in Boston
Golden House in San Francisco
8
This disaster forced state and national attention on working conditions in factories and stores
Triangle Shirtwaist fire
Homestead mining strike
Farmington Fire
Ludlow disaster
9
The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act were attempts by congress to
bring transportation activities under government ownership
protect consumers against unsafe products
impose government regulations on weed
regulate the activities of big business
10
Early civil rights leader and founder of the NAACP -
Susan B. Anthony
Eugene V. Debs
Booker T. Washington
W.E.B. Du Bois
11
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was primarily a response to —
competition for jobs on the West Coast
increased U.S. presence in China
rapid population growth in the Northeast
China’s actions during the Boxer Rebellion
12
The notorious head of the New York City political machine was
William Tweed
James McManes
John Kelly
William Cutting
13
Muckraker of the Progressive Era wrote novels and essays –
defending socialism in the marketplace
identifying the accomplishments of government
advocating restrictions on immigration
expressing the problems of unban society
14
The publication of The Jungle in 1906 was instrumental in getting the members of Congress to-
Support conservation of public lands.
Legalize strikes by labor movements.
Enact stronger anti-trust laws.
Establish a system for meat inspection.
15
A goal of the Progressive Era movement was to -
correct the problems caused by industrialization
reduce the government's involvement in social issues.
promote settlement of land west of the Mississippi River.
promote laissez-faire policies
16
The initiative, referendum and recall made –
limit immigration
restrict the use of presidential vetoes
make government more democratic
promote the formation of trusts
17
How the Other Half Live by Riis and The Jungle by Sinclair exposed problems that resulted from-
The naturalization of immigrants.
Westward expansion.
Rapid industrialization.
Environmental conservation.
18
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Muckrakers and women’s organizations
College students and immigrants
Southern farmers and clergy members
Factory owners and bankers
19
Which was an important benefit of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?
companies were forced to recognize their workers’ unions.
Consumers were protected from adulterated foods and drugs.
Child labor was prohibited.
Tariff duties on imported foods and drugs.
20
The Pendleton Act
established the Secret Service
provided a merit system for the national government
provided higher protective tariffs
allowed Congress greater power in appointing government jobs

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