Laws requiring individuals to pass civil service examinations for jobs were enacted to -

eliminate patronage and corruption in government hiring

a social club for farmers to talk about politics

The initiative, referendum, recall, and direct primary are all intended to

increase participation in government by citizens.

How the Other Half Lives and The Shame of the Cities contributed to reform movements in US by

exposing poverty and corruption.

a socialist party organizer, union organizer, arrested for speaking out against the government, 3 time presidential nominee

This was the major "solution" to federal government corruption.

establishment of civil service exams

A main purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt’s trustbusting policies was to

encourage competition in business.

This was the major "solution" to monopolies?

passage of trust-busting laws and regulation

Graft is defined as -

a bribe given exchange for favors

Corruption in the federal government was exposed after...

the assassination of President Garfield

What is the spoils system/patronage?

when politicians give jobs to supporters w/o qualifications

This was the major "solution" for worker's rights?

Regulating working hours, overtime, and minimum wage

Reformers sought to reduce corruption in government by adopting a constitutional amendment that

direct election of United States Senators.

A main purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt’s trustbusting policies was to

encourage competition in business.

This was the major "solution" to city slums and tenements.

establishment of building codes

A major goal of reformers during the Progressive Era was to

correct the abuses of big business.

The term the Gilded Age reflects society at the time because

it looked prosperous but was corrupt underneath

Which action was necessary to change from the indirect to the direct election of US Senators?

ratification of a constitutional amendment

A valid generalization about reform movements throughout United States history is that

many reform movements have led to long-lasting changes

This was the major "solution" to state government corruption.

direct election of senators and voting reforms

The main purpose of a progressive income tax is to

base tax rates on a person's ability to pay.

This was the major "solution" to lynching?

creation of NAACP and federal jurisdiction of lynching cases

In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly through

publication of articles, cartoons, and books.

This was the major "solution" to income inequality?

passage of the 16th Amendment and estate taxes

A progressive income tax is based on the idea that

taxpayers with larger incomes taxed at a higher rate.

In the Gilded Age, business leaders often influenced politics by

giving money to government officials

A political machine is...

politicians who give favors & rewards in exchange for votes

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US History: Chapter 14- The Gilded Age and Progressivism

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1
Which long-awaited goal of the women’s rights movement was achieved during the Progressive Era?
equal access to employment and education
right to own property
right to vote
equal pay for equal work
2
During the Gilded Age, graft was taking place at which level of government?
local
all levels
state
national
3
This was the major "solution" to unsafe food and medicine
federal anti-lynching laws
establishment of civil service exams
creation of the spoils system
creation of the FDA
4
Firing of all federal workers as a new president takes office & replacing them with supporters
merit
the spoils system
patronage
graft
5
The most famous political machine was in NYC known as...
the FDA
the New York Club
Thomas Nast
Tammany Hall
6
Laws requiring individuals to pass civil service examinations for jobs were enacted to -
allow the government to compete with private industry
support the development of public employee labor unions
eliminate patronage and corruption in government hiring
encourage the growth of local political parties
7
Progressives believed society's problems could and should be fixed by...
the workers
the government
the muckrakers
the industrialists
8
What book had just been written that popularized anti-capitalist ideals?
the Proletariat
the Fall of the Bourgeois
the Little Red Book
the Communist Manifesto
9
Which was not a social problem alcohol was accused of contributing to?
Poor working conditions
Poverty
Gambling
Domestic violence
10
A granger was...
a debtless farmer
a movement to do away with capitalism
a social club for farmers to talk about politics
a farmer that had no land
11
The initiative, referendum, recall, and direct primary are all intended to
increase participation in government by citizens.
reduce the influence of the media on elections.
make President more responsive to the wishes of Congress.
give political parties more control of electoral process.
12
A populist speaks to...
the business leader
the wealthy
the common man
the middle class
13
How the Other Half Lives and The Shame of the Cities contributed to reform movements in US by
opposing westward expansion.
criticizing racial injustice.
supporting organized labor.
exposing poverty and corruption.
14
Eugene V Debs was...
a socialist party organizer
union organizer
arrested for speaking out against the government
3 time presidential nominee
15
This was the major "solution" to federal government corruption.
creation of the spoils system
creation of the FDA
establishment of civil service exams
direct election of senators and voting reforms
16
A main purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt’s trustbusting policies was to
end strikes by labor unions.
save the nation’s banks.
encourage competition in business.
reduce corruption in government.
17
This was the major "solution" to monopolies?
regulating working hours, overtime, and minimum wage
conversion of the US to socialism from capitalism
limiting competition to big businesses
passage of trust-busting laws and regulation
18
Granger farmers first attempted to regulate...
electric power
railroads
highways
tractor factories
19
Graft is defined as -
To help or furnish support for political reasons
A flat structure, typically made of logs, that floats
A diagram that exhibits a relationship between numbers
a bribe given exchange for favors
20
Corruption in the federal government was exposed after...
the publication of political cartoons
the publication of The Jungle
the passage of civil service exams
the assassination of President Garfield
21
The farmers movements like the grange sparked a new wave of...
capitalism
merchantilism
populism
republicanism
22
What is the spoils system/patronage?
changing political parties after an election
when politicians give jobs to supporters w/o qualifications
when a person campaigns to get another elected
corrupt government deals
23
This was the major "solution" for worker's rights?
anti-trust laws
establishment of civil service exams
creation of the National Parks system
Regulating working hours, overtime, and minimum wage
24
Reformers sought to reduce corruption in government by adopting a constitutional amendment that
direct election of United States Senators.
a maximum of two terms for presidents.
voting rights for African Americans.
term limits on members of Congress.
25
A main purpose of President Theodore Roosevelt’s trustbusting policies was to
encourage competition in business.
save the nation’s banks.
end strikes by labor unions.
reduce corruption in government.
26
Upton Sinclair, Ida B Wells, Thomas Nast, and Jacob Riis were all...
muckrakers
political cartoonists
political leaders.
suffragettes
27
This was the major "solution" to city slums and tenements.
establishment of building codes
creation of city councils
the 18th Amendement
direct election of senators
28
The populist leader who pushed the use of silver in coins and narrowly lost the presidency
Charles Guiteau
James Garfield
William McKinley
William Jennings Bryan
29
A major goal of reformers during the Progressive Era was to
correct the abuses of big business.
end segregation in the South.
enact high tariffs to help domestic industry grow.
limit immigration from Latin America.
30
Which amendment banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages?
17
18
16
19
31
What economic system that promoted worker's rights gained a small following during this time?
Mixed Market
Capitalism
Democracy
Socialism
32
Passage of Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act proved the govt’s commitment to
environmental conservation
workers' rights
business competition
consumer protection
33
The Gilded Age can best be described as a period of
high unemployment and low standards of living
agricultural expansion and decline of industry
corruption followed by reform
social and economic chaos
34
In How the Other Half Lives, Jacob Riis described the living conditions of
Native American Indians on reservations.
African Americans in the segregated South.
workers in urban slums.
the rich in their mansions.
35
The term the Gilded Age reflects society at the time because
it looked corrupt but was prosperous underneath
it was established by progressives
it looked prosperous but was corrupt underneath
it favored government intervention and regulation
36
Which action was necessary to change from the indirect to the direct election of US Senators?
a Supreme Court decision
a national referendum
ratification of a constitutional amendment
passage of a Federal law
37
A valid generalization about reform movements throughout United States history is that
reform movements have failed to use the media effectively.
most reform movements have had little impact on the economy.
most successful reform movements affect few people.
many reform movements have led to long-lasting changes
38
Which group is largely responsible for creating workplace standards?
the middle class
women
factory owners
labor unions
39
A suffragette fought for...
women's' right to vote
suffering
labor rights
conservation
40
This was the major "solution" to state government corruption.
creation of the spoils system
creation of the FDA
direct election of senators and voting reforms
creation of city councils
41
The main purpose of a progressive income tax is to
tax everyone at the same percentage rate.
base tax rates on a person's ability to pay.
ensure a balanced budget.
increase government spending on welfare programs.
42
The cartoon illustrates President Theodore Roosevelt’s attempt to
limit the power of monopolies.
conserve natural resources.
ignore antitrust laws.
eliminate foreign ownership of United States corporations.
43
This was the major "solution" to lynching?
reestablishing Reconstruction
passing Jim Crow Laws in the South
creation of NAACP and federal jurisdiction of lynching cases
conversion of the US to socialism from capitalism
44
In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly through
frequent acts of civil disobedience.
activities as government officials.
publication of articles, cartoons, and books.
control over factories.
45
Federal prosecutions of corporations Standard Oil,AT&T, Microsoft were based on violations of
stock market practices.
anti-trust laws.
labor union protections.
environmental regulations.
46
This was the major "solution" to income inequality?
passage of anti-trust laws
regulating working hours, overtime, and minimum wage
passage of the 16th Amendment and estate taxes
creation of the National Parks system
47
A progressive income tax is based on the idea that
all taxpayers should be taxed equal amounts of money.
taxpayers with larger incomes taxed at a higher rate.
taxation should be used to encourage social programs.
all income should be taxed at the same rate.
48
Though corrupt, political machines are incredible responsive to their supporters because...
they have no voters
they need their votes
they are moral
they typically third parties like populist
49
In the Gilded Age, business leaders often influenced politics by
giving money to government officials
offering to pay higher taxes
running for political office
importing more foreign goods
50
A political machine is...
politicians who give favors & rewards in exchange for votes
when voters who vote for the best candidate
the first advanced voting system
a complex system aimed to eliminate corruption
51
Congress has attempted to deal with the issue of taxing citizens fairly by enacting a
sales tax
high tariff
property tax
graduated income tax
52
Muckrakers contributed to the rise of Progressivism in the early years of the 20th century by
aligning themselves with the women’s suffrage movement.
challenging big government and urging a return to the past
exposing widespread corruption in business and government.
writing favorable biographies about wealthy Americans.
53
This was the major "solution" to city government corruption.
creation of the spoils system
creation of city councils
establishment of building codes
the 18th Amendement
54
Boss Tweed's political macine was known as -
Tammany Hall
Tweed's Tigers
The Graft Gang
Tweed's Toughs
55
At the turn of the century, most immigrants settled in cities because ...
immigrants were not permitted to buy farmland
that is where the jobs were
that was a government requirement
labor unions prohibited them from settling anywhere else
56
This was the major "solution" to alcohol abuse?
dissolution of the temperance movement
passage of anti-trust laws
regulating working hours, overtime, and minimum wage
passage of the 18th Amendment
57
Politicians that use corruption, bribes and favors in exchange for votes were...
Boss Tweeds
political machines
political systems
Populists
58
Which statement best summarizes President Theodore Roosevelt’s views about conservation?
Unlimited access to resources is the key to business growth.
Wilderness areas should be protected for the public good.
Decisions for use of natural resources left to states.
Environmental issues are best decided by the private sector.
59
What was a significant impact of the Progressive movement on American life?
increased government regulation of business
reduced government spending for social programs
increased restrictions on presidential powers
decreased influence of the media on public policy
60
William "Boss" Tweed's nemesis (enemy) was . . .
a cartoonist
political machines
the police
immigrants
61
James A. Garfield assassination was example of widespread corruption because the assassin...
had injured 2 other politicians accused of bribes
had exposed Garfield's corruption
was hired by his vice president
claimed he was owed a government job for his support
62
What story was supposedly an allegory of populism?
How the Other Half Lives
the
the Wizard of Oz
the Jungle Book
63
Immigrants often supported political machines in record numbers because...
immigrant did not see the corruption
immigrants do not care about democracy
immigrants are easily fooled
immigrants need the support, favors, and jobs machines offer
64
Which idea led to the creation of a anti-trust laws and the Food and Drug Administration?
Industries should beprotected from foreign competition.
The economy works best without government regulation.
Business activity must be regulated in the public interest.
Workers should be allowed to bargain with owners
65
This was the major "solution" for women's rights?
fair labor act
establishment of civil service exams
anti-trust laws
the 19th Amendment
66
An important political aim of the Progressive movement was to
create a unicameral national legislature.
guarantee government jobs for the unemployed.
stimulate democratic reforms like initiative, referendum .
increase participation of African Americans in Government.
67
This was the major "solution" to environmental destruction?
creation of the Nation Parks System
selling federal to private companies
creating the EPA
eliminating state corruption
68
Which event is evidence Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle had an important impact on the US?
passage of legislation limiting immigration
passage of legislation requiring Federal inspection of meat
adoption of reforms in public education
adoption of the 18th amendment establishing Prohibition

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