Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) in response to

monopolistic practices that were harmful to small businesses

In the 1890s, calls for limiting immigration were largely the result of

nativist reactions toward southern and eastern Europeans

In the late 1800s, rapid industrial development resulted in

an increase in the rate of urbanization

In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by ____.

d) exposing corruption in business and government

Upton Sinclair, Ida M. Tarbell, and Jacob Riis were considered muckrakers because they

raised concerns about the negative effects of industrialization

During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on workers in the United States?

Skilled craftsmen were replaced by semiskilled machine operators.

What was the purpose of states adopting initiative, referendum, and recall during the Progressive Era?

increasing the power of voters over the political process

One way in which Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller are similar is that they both

built large businesses through dirty tactics

In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Congress intended to

prevent large corporations from eliminating their competition

Progressive Era reformers tried to reduce the gap in wealth between the rich and the poor by

implementing a graduated income tax

Which statement best expresses President Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy on regulating big business?

Abusive trusts should be broken up by a vigilant federal government.

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1
Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) in response to
public demand for better roads
foreign influences on the United States economy
monopolistic practices that were harmful to small businesses
the failure of federal banks to provide loans to individuals
2
In the 1890s, calls for limiting immigration were largely the result of
nativist reactions toward southern and eastern Europeans
the adoption of a constitutional amendment
the influence of industrialists
a desire to achieve cultural pluralism
3
In the late 1800s, rapid industrial development resulted in
a decrease in population growth
a decrease in tariff rates
an increase in the price of farm products
an increase in the rate of urbanization
4
President Theodore Roosevelt believed that the federal government must
protect the environment
allow businesses to exploit nature
trust that businesses will protect the environment
give more natural resource to foreign countries
5
During the late 1800s, which group supported laissez-faire economics
organizers of labor unions
farmers
coal miners
owners of big businesses
6
In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by ____.
c) lobbying members of Congress
a) organizing demonstrations in large cities
b) contributing to presidential election campaigns
d) exposing corruption in business and government
7
Upton Sinclair, Ida M. Tarbell, and Jacob Riis were considered muckrakers because they
supported the need for reforms in education
criticized the growing power of labor unions
raised concerns about the negative effects of industrialization
opposed railroad monopolies
8
During the late 1800s, what was a major effect of industrialization on workers in the United States?
Workers migrated to rural regions.
Skilled craftsmen were replaced by semiskilled machine operators.
Membership in labor unions declined.
Most factory jobs became service industry jobs.
9
What was the purpose of states adopting initiative, referendum, and recall during the Progressive Era?
extending voting rights to immigrants
increasing the power of voters over the political process
reestablishing property qualifications for voting
supporting new political parties
10
One way in which Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller are similar is that they both
made fortunes in the automobile industry
built large businesses through dirty tactics
served in the United States Congress
treated their workers with respect
11
In passing the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890), Congress intended to
prevent large corporations from eliminating their competition
regulate rates charged by railroads
force large trusts to bargain with labor unions
distinguish good trusts from bad trusts
12
Progressive Era reformers tried to reduce the gap in wealth between the rich and the poor by
creating the Federal Reserve System
establishing the Federal Trade Commission
implementing a graduated income tax
giving voters the power of referendum and recall
13
Which statement best expresses President Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy on regulating big business?
Abusive trusts should be broken up by a vigilant federal government.
Government ownership of key industries will benefit consumers.
Any regulation of big business is undesirable.
Regulation of big business should be left to the states.
14
In the early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase citizen participation in government by supporting the
expansion of the spoils system
the Federal Reserve System
creation of the electoral college
direct election of senators
15
The "Silent Sentinels” practiced non-violent civil disobedience campaign by
picketing the White House
knocking down fences around the White house
damaging vehicles going to Europe for WWI
breaking store windows
16
During the late 1800s, the use of child labor in United States factories was most opposed by
nativists
factory owners
foreign leaders
labor unions
17
Between 1880 and 1920, the majority of the “new” immigrants to the United States came from
Canada and Latin America
northern and western Europe
China and Southeast Asia
southern and eastern Europe

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