Reformers called for prohibition because they believed that alcohol

was responsible for crime, poverty, and violence against women.

How did Social Darwinists apply Darwin’s theories to society?

Believed people, businesses, and nations would benefit but weaker ones fail

The Sherman Anti Trust Act made it illegal

to form trusts that interfered with free trade.

How did muckrakers prepare the way for political reforms?

They exposed corruption by writing about it.

In the case of Muller v. Oregon, the Brandeis brief convinced the Supreme Court to uphold

a law establishing a 10-hour work day.

What is the difference between an initiative and a referendum?

initiative is people propose laws a referendum is people vote on laws.

Upton Sinclair’s shocking novel The Jungle sparked an investigation that led to

the passage of the Meat Inspection Act.

Susan B. Anthony was arrested for

voting on election day in Rochester, New York.

Why was the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire a landmark in labor history?

Lead NY to pass many new laws in business and housing to make lives safer.

What political reform was enacted through the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment?

the direct election of senators

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1
Reformers called for prohibition because they believed that alcohol
was responsible for crime, poverty, and violence against women.
production lines were liable to burst into flames under right conditions
caused health problems.
was produced under unsanitary conditions.
2
How did Social Darwinists apply Darwin’s theories to society?
Believed people, businesses, and nations would benefit but weaker ones fail
Believed poor people and immigrants should be given services to help them.
Invented vertical and horizontal integration as big business techniques
Advocated for graduated income tax to reduce the gap between rich and poor.
3
The first industries that industrialized, oil and steel, were key because they were used for all the other sectors
True
False
4
The struggle for women’s suffrage resulted in a final victory with the ratification of the
Constitution.
Suffrage Act.
NAWSA.
Nineteenth Amendment.
5
The Sherman Anti Trust Act made it illegal
All of these
to have workers strike.
to form trusts that interfered with free trade.
to allow social darwinism.
6
Which of the following was a major cattle transportation corridor in the United States?
The Ghost Dance
Homestead Act
Dawes Act
Chisholm Trail
7
Built sleeper cars for trains and whole cities built around his factories.
John D. Rockefeller
George Pullman
Andrew Carnegie
Mr. Wilson
8
How did muckrakers prepare the way for political reforms?
They exposed corruption by writing about it.
They testified in Senate hearings.
They hired lawyers to settle disputes about safety.
They organized labor strikes.
9
In the case of Muller v. Oregon, the Brandeis brief convinced the Supreme Court to uphold
property rights of business owners.
laws against racial discrimination.
a law establishing a 10-hour work day.
state anti-smoking laws.
10
What is the difference between an initiative and a referendum?
how politicians are removed from office.
initiative is people propose laws a referendum is people vote on laws.
referendum is people propose laws a initiative is people vote on laws.
No clue Mr. Wilson, I hate online learning.
11
Mr. Wilson... I am afraid for tomorrow. Can we have 1 more day to study? Answer honestly.
No
Yes
12
Which Native American leader was the leader of the Nez Perce tribe that battled the US Army?
Sitting Bull
Chief Joseph
Geronimo
George Armstrong Custer
13
Upton Sinclair’s shocking novel The Jungle sparked an investigation that led to
the passage of the Elkins Act.
the passage of the Meat Inspection Act.
the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
anti-trust legislation.
14
Susan B. Anthony was arrested for
barring the factory door to business owners during a strike.
voting on election day in Rochester, New York.
distributing pamphlets to a lynch mob in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
using a hatchet to destroy saloons.
15
Why was the Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire a landmark in labor history?
The fire set off strikes across the nation.
The tragedy gave labor an edge in contract negotiations.
Owners and families went to court to determine the amount of damages owed.
Lead NY to pass many new laws in business and housing to make lives safer.
16
What political reform was enacted through the ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment?
the elimination of the position of city manager
the creation of the posts of city commissioners
the abolishment of jail time for failure to pay debts
the direct election of senators
17
Horizontal monopolies are legal.
False
True

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