Why did progressivism eventually fade around 1916?

The conflicts of the WW1 rose to the forefront of US concerns.

How was the foundation of the progressive movement different than the populist movement?

The progressive movement addressed issues in urban and rural areas.

What reason did Wilson give for proposing tariff reform?

To combat misuse of the tariff by corporations.

Why did Teddy Roosevelt gain a repuation as a trust buster?

He pushed for anti-trust regulations for the railroad industry.

Choose the best definition of Progressivism.

Reform movement aimed at fixing the problems industrialization created.

The leaders of the Settlement House movement, such as Jane Addams Hull House in Chicago, __________

directed their attention to porblems of the working poor and immigrant.

The initiative and referendum were reforms designed to weaken the power of political elites by allowing

voters to directly vote on proposed or existing law.

What does it mean to be a conservationist?

Preserving the nation's natural resources, parks, and animals.

What incident set off the Taft-Roosevelt feud?

The Ballinger-Pinchot controversy

Due to the fued that developed between Roosevelt and Taft, Roosevelt decided to

break his pledge of not seeking another term in office.

Which of the following statements about the state of the American Economy in 1900 is accurate?

Unlike other industrialized nations, the US had the highest poverty.

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1
Why did progressivism eventually fade around 1916?
It had accomplished it major goals for social reform.
It reached its peak during Roosevelts presidency.
The conflicts of the WW1 rose to the forefront of US concerns.
It led to the implementation of traditioal laissez-faire economics.
2
Journalist who tried to clean up society's corruption and exploitation of the urban poor were called ___.
muckrakers
redeemers
mugwumps
wobblies
3
How was the foundation of the progressive movement different than the populist movement?
The progressive movement addressed issues in urban and rural areas.
The populist movement desired to replace capitalism with socialism.
The populist movement was based on issues farmers had with Congress.
The progressive movement was based on addressing rural issues.
4
President Teddy Roosevelt won the common man by promising a ________ for the American people.
New Freedom
Square Deal
"Great Change"
fair wage
5
The 17th Amendment to the Constitution provided for
universal suffrage for women.
an income tax.
prohibition.
direct election of senators.
6
The 16th Amendment to the Constitution provided for
universal suffrage for women.
direct election of senators.
an income tax.
prohibition.
7
This governor pushed reforms regarding campaign spending, railroad regulation, and civil service in Wisconsin.
James K. Polk
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Quincy Adams
Robert M. LaFollette
8
What reason did Wilson give for proposing tariff reform?
To pressure Germany to lower their hostility toward England.
To smooth the way for passage of the income tax.
To combat misuse of the tariff by corporations.
To force Americans companies to compete with cheaper foreign goods.
9
After the fire at the ____, killing more than 140 workers in 1911, the government and public desired work place saftey.
Triangle Shirtwaist Company
Green Goodies Dispensary
Mattel Toys Company
Chicago Company
10
Upton Sinclair wrote ____________, which exposed unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking plants in Chicago.
How the Other Half Lives
The Jungle
The Forgotten
The Heart of Darkness
11
This belief persuaded followers to pursue their ideals to bring about the "kingdom of God".
Social Gospel
Social Security
Social Darwinism
Social Capitalism
12
Why did Teddy Roosevelt gain a repuation as a trust buster?
He pushed for anti-trust regulations for the oil industry.
He pushed for anti-trust regulations for the automobile industry.
He pushed for anti-trust regulations for the railroad industry.
He pushed for anti-trust regulations for the coal industry.
13
Choose the best definition of Progressivism.
Reform movement aimed at fixing the problems industrialization created.
Changes in public opinion that monopolies helped enhance the national glory
The view of new immigrants that they could create a new life in America.
A movement to train professionals and create a better educated work force.
14
The leaders of the Settlement House movement, such as Jane Addams Hull House in Chicago, __________
directed their attention to porblems of the working poor and immigrant.
spoke against the social gospel movement and focused on political reform.
expressed moral disaproval of immigrants behavior.
tended to consist of second-generation low class immigrants helping others.
15
The initiative and referendum were reforms designed to weaken the power of political elites by allowing
voters to nominate themselves for a given position.
voters to directly vote on proposed or existing law.
voters to make selections that can count for two votes.
voters to choose not to fill every blank on a ballot.
16
Who won the election of 1912 as a Democrat because the Republican party was split?
Winston Churchill
William McKinley
Warren G. Harding
Woodrow Wilson
17
Which of the following lowered tariff rates for the first time since the Civil War?
Underwood-Simmons Tariff
Federal Reserve Act
Mongrel Tariff
Hawt-Smoot Act
18
The biggest problem progressivism faced during the Progressive Era was the
stance of Congress
stance of state legislatures
regulation of business
disapproval of the Supreme Court
19
What does it mean to be a conservationist?
Preserving the nation's natural resources, parks, and animals.
Believing govenment spending should be limited.
Promoting equality in the workplace regardless of sex or ethnicity.
Asserting that state governments should have more power.
20
Who was assassinated that allowed Teddy Roosevelt to become President?
William McKinley
Abraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
James A. Garfield
21
What incident set off the Taft-Roosevelt feud?
Roosevelt's refusal to follow the two-term tradition
The abolition of slavery
The Ballinger-Pinchot controversy
The breakup of Standard Oil
22
The area of the country that first gave full voting rights to women was in the ______.
West
East
Norht
South
23
This government agency, created by President Wilson, enforced anti-trust laws and unfair business practices.
Federal Reserve Board
Small Business Admistration
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
24
Due to the fued that developed between Roosevelt and Taft, Roosevelt decided to
open millions of acres of federal land to commercial interests.
support Woodrow Wilson for president in 1912.
fill his cabinet with corporate lawyers.
break his pledge of not seeking another term in office.
25
Which of the following statements about the state of the American Economy in 1900 is accurate?
The economy was booming because of the growth in rural areas.
Employment levels in the US were at an all-time high.
Corporate barons to the lead in improving conditions for the poor.
Unlike other industrialized nations, the US had the highest poverty.

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