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A US History quiz that covers material from the Progressive Era.
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1
Which issue did Jacob Riis focus on in his book
How the Other Half Lives
?
Problems for farmers
Overcrowding in the cities
Poor treatment of African Americans
Consumer protection
2
The Federal Reserve Act, 16th amendment, and Clayton Antitrust Act all address--
economic issues
political issues
environmental issues
social issues
3
Which of these happened bc T. Roosevelt ran as a 3rd party candidate in 1912?
A new law outlawed 3rd party candidates from running
The Supreme Court decided the outcome of the election
Roosevelt became the 1st 3rd party candidate to win
The Republican vote was split allowing Woodrow Wilson to win
4
Which muckraker's work caused Rockefeller to have to break up his company?
WEB DuBois
Upton Sinclair
Ida Tarbell
Jacob Riis
5
Upton Sinclair's book
The Jungle
led to the creation of the--
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Institution of Education Sciences
Department of Commerce
6
Many reformers who opposed the laissez-faire attitude of the late 19
th
century argued that—
national wealth could be assured through acquisition of gold
rugged individualism is key to the nation's economic growth
gov't should protect society through regulation of business
gov't should not interfere with business
7
What was the most likely topic of discussion between John Muir and Theodore Roosevelt?
Creating alternative maritime shipping routes
Designating additional land as national parks
Reducing the influence of environmental lobbyists
Limiting the power of major railroad companies
8
Problems such as child labor, harsh working conditions, and economic inequality were causes of-
the Women's Suffrage Movement
the Grange Movement
the New Freedom Movement
the Social Gospel Movement
9
Problems such as drought, overproduction, and high shipping costs led farmers to--
grow fewer cash crops for export
request assistance from the government
become less dependent on banks and railroads
demand a reduced role of government in agriculture
10
Which of these gave immigrants assistance in childcare, medical services, and English lessons?
Public education
Settlement houses
Mass transit systems
Tenement houses
11
The Sherman Antitrust Act led to--
regulation of child labor
increased competition and fair business practices
opportunity for regulation of the money supply
restrictions on imports
12
Which amendment gives women the right to vote?
16th
19th
17th
18th
13
Who founded the NAACP?
Susan B Anthony
WEB DuBois
Ida Tarbell
Jacob Riis
14
The 16th amendment, 17th amendment, and Interstate Commerce Act are all accomplishments of the-
Muckrakers
Political Machines
Social Gospel
Populist Party
15
Members of the Progressive movement generally supported the idea that the federal gov should--
make efforts to stimulate the economy in rural areas
correct the social and economic abuses of industrial society
encourage immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe
take control of factory production
16
Which of these protects wildlife, select federal lands, and national monuments?
National Park Service
Department of State
Endangered Species System
Environmental Protection Agency
17
What was the result of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
Farmers united to form the Populist Party
The Clayton Antitrust Act is passed
The creation of fire safety regulations in factories
The passage of the Meat Inspection Act
18
The Federal Reserve Act resulted from--
the establishment of the Department of Labor
the need for bank reform
an increase in the money supply
the restrictions on labor unions
19
During the early 1900s, the term muckrakers was used to describe--
politicians who criticized the Progressive Era presidents
newspaper columnists who reported on celebrities
people who demonstrated against the war
writers who exposed corruption in society
20
The primary purpose of laws like the Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act was to--
advocate for the general welfare of the public
improve conditions for immigrants
strengthen the legislative branch
advance the growth of big business
21
The Populist Party was created to help--
factory workers
farmers
children
women
22
Which amendment allows for the direct election of senators?
18th
17th
19th
16th
23
The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures resulted in--
a redistribution of the tax burden among citizens
the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the gov't
a system of separate schools for immigrants
more sources of revenue for state gov'ts
24
Thomas Nast’s satirical cartoons, such as this one, express a sentiment that contributed to the
rise of the spoils system
growth of political corruption
decline of civil service reform
weakening of political machines
25
What was the result of efforts of Mother Jones?
Working children were given increased wages
Pressure on political machines increased
Children were banned from joining labor unions
The Keating-Owen Act was passed
26
Plessy v. Ferguson resulted in the--
changing of the "one man, one vote" doctrine
establishment of the "separate but equal" doctrine
desegregation of American society
overturning of Jim Crow laws
27
Which law said government jobs should be given based on merit?
Pendleton Civil Service Act
17th amendment
19th amendment
Sherman Antitrust Act
28
Which of these was a result of the work of the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
19th amendment
17th amendment
16th amendment
18th amendment
29
Which of these was passed as a result of the farmers being overcharged by railroad companies?
Pure Food and Drug Act
Interstate Commerce Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Pendleton Act
