How does the cartoon portray Taft?

nursemaid to the baby, Roosevelt's domestic policies

Which of the following was not among the issues addressed by the women's reform movement?

ending special regulations governing women in the workplace

Progressive reformers sought to reduce corruption in government through an amendment that

allowed citizens to directly elect senators.

The Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act were passed in an effort to

maintain competition in business.

What did DuBois and other NAACP founders believe was essential to end racial violence?

voting rights for Black Americans

Why did Roosevelt lose political power after 1904?

He announced that he would not run for another term.

What was the main goal of the progressive movement?

push for for the government to better protect individuals

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

many have led to long-lasting changes in society.

The muckrakers signified much about the nature of the progressive reform movement because they

trusted in public to reform capitalism, not overthrow it.

In 1906, the publication of The Jungle, written by Upton Sinclair, led Congress to

establish a system for meat inspection.

As president, William Howard Taft

was more concerned with the "status quo" than actual change.

Teddy Roosevelt believed that large corporate trusts

were bad and acted against the public interest.

Political progressivism

emerged in both major parties and all levels of government.

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1
How does the cartoon portray Taft?
nursemaid to the baby, Roosevelt's domestic policies
Roosevelt's equal in all ways
eager to see Roosevelt leave the White House
servant walking off with Roosevelt's "big stick"
2
He was THE "progressive president."
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
Woodrow Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
3
Which of the following was not among the issues addressed by the women's reform movement?
attacking illnesses bred in slum tenement homes
ensuring that food products were healthy and safe
preventing child labor in factories and sweatshops
ending special regulations governing women in the workplace
4
Progressive reformers sought to reduce corruption in government through an amendment that
placed term limits on members of Congress.
secured voting rights for African Americans.
set a maximum of two terms for presidents.
allowed citizens to directly elect senators.
5
The Federal Meat Inspection Act was inspired by which publication?
Jack London's "The call of the Wild"
Lincoln Steffen's "Shame of the Cities"
Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"
Jacob Riis' "How the Other Half Lives"
6
Which did Wilson NOT support in the 1912 election?
antitrust laws
banking reform
reducing tariffs
dollar diplomacy
7
The Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act were passed in an effort to
promote the formation of new trusts.
limit the activities of foreign corporations.
maintain competition in business.
increase business investment.
8
Which constitutional amendment states all citizens are entitled to the same rights?
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14
17
16
9
What did DuBois and other NAACP founders believe was essential to end racial violence?
higher-paying jobs for low-income citizens
voting rights for Black Americans
private schools for black children
establish African American colleges
10
Which incident led many states to pass antisweatshop laws and workers' compensation laws?
the Square Deal
Triangle Shirtwaist fire
Northern Securities v. United States
publication of "The Jungle"
11
Why did Roosevelt lose political power after 1904?
He announced that he would not run for another term.
He stopped supporting the conservation movement.
He did not lose any power.
He reduced his interest in trust-busting.
12
What was the main goal of the progressive movement?
convince the government to stop falsely arresting minorities
promote economic equality for all people
promote world peace
push for for the government to better protect individuals
13
According to the progressives, what would "cure" America of her "sickness?"
a third political party
technical advances
more democracy
communism
14
Which leader founded a vocational training institution for African Americans?
Frederick Douglass
Harriet Tubman
W.E.B. DuBois
Booker T. Washington
15
A valid generalization about reform movements throughout United States history is that
most successful reform movements affect few people.
most reform movements have had little impact on the economy.
reform movements have failed to use the media effectively.
many have led to long-lasting changes in society.
16
The muckrakers signified much about the nature of the progressive reform movement because they
proposed detailed, scientific remedies for social problems.
trusted in public to reform capitalism, not overthrow it.
looked to go beyond the corrupt two-party system.
sought to overhaul the Federal Reserve system.
17
What is the main purpose of the 16th Amendment?
women's suffrage
abolition of child labor
income taxes
direct election of senators
18
Which cause did Jacob Riis advocate to reform?
women's suffrage
slum conditions
education for minorities
conservation of nature
19
In 1906, the publication of The Jungle, written by Upton Sinclair, led Congress to
support the national conservation movement.
establish a system for meat inspection.
enact stronger prohibition laws.
legalize strikes and boycotts by labor unions.
20
Which amendment guarantees women the right to vote?
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17
20
19
21
Which law took power from monopolies AND gave unions power?
Clayton Anti-Trust Act
Underwood Tariff Act
18th Amendment
Sherman Anti-Trust Act
22
As president, William Howard Taft
held together the diverse wings of the Republican party.
was a good judge of public opinion.
carried on the legacy of Teddy Roosevelt with great pride.
was more concerned with the "status quo" than actual change.
23
Teddy Roosevelt believed that large corporate trusts
were bad and acted against the public interest.
provided federal protection for natural resources.
should be supported by labor unions.
guaranteed fair business practices.
24
Which political party did Roosevelt leave in 1912?
Bull Moose
Free Soil
Democrat
Republican
25
Political progressivism
emerged in both major parties and all levels of government.
made little difference in American life.
was more a minority movement than a majority mood.
died out shortly after Teddy Roosevelt left the presidency.

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