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