How did Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle" aid the Progressive cause?

It led to the Meat Inspection Act

What is the creator of the cartoon most likely criticizing?

the influence exerted by urban political machines

How did the Industrial Workers of the World differ from the AFL (American Federation of Labor)?

The AFL focused on contract negotiations (arbitration)

The Clayton Antitrust Act strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act - what was an effect of this?

it prevented the formation of new business monopolies

Jane Addams raised awarenes of social problems in the United States during this era by

establishing settlement houses for poor people

What message does this cartoon convey about suffragettes?

They would abandon their husbands and children

One of the major goals of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was to

ensure that products were labeled accurately

How did industrialization in the early 1900s bring changes to U.S. cities?

Improved the standard of living in ghettos

What policy did William Jennings Bryan promote (to empower the masses)?

opposition to the gold standard for currency

What policy did William Jennings Bryan promote in his "Cross of Gold" speech?

an expansion of the money supply

How did the rise of big business inspire the Populist movement in the late 1800's?

Farmer organized to challenge the railroads

What was one of the main goals of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?

to increase the money supply by coining silver

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

to oppose monopolistic business practices

What impact did muckrakers have on the public during the late 1800s?

They inspired Americans to call for reforms

Which factor was primarily responsible for the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887?

the railroad's shipping rates and price discrimination

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1
How did Upton Sinclair's novel "The Jungle" aid the Progressive cause?
It led to the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act
It led to the Meat Inspection Act
It led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment
It hastened the ratification of Prohibition
2
What is the creator of the cartoon most likely criticizing?
the power of vertically integrated corporations
the effects of European immigrants on America
the influence exerted by urban political machines
the attempts of labor organizers to unionize
3
How did the Industrial Workers of the World differ from the AFL (American Federation of Labor)?
The AFL depended on the help of government to achieve goals
The AFL focused on contract negotiations (arbitration)
The AFL sought membership of all workers
The AFL supported worker ownership of factories
4
The Clayton Antitrust Act strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act - what was an effect of this?
it empowered an organization to address trade violations
it prevented the formation of new business monopolies
it established guidelines for price discrimination
it facilitated numerous business mergers
5
What changed the government policy of "laissez faire" with the meat-packing industry?
"The Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair
"Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut
"Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
6
Jane Addams raised awarenes of social problems in the United States during this era by
campaigning for reform for Native Americans
lobbying aggressively against the Standard Oil monopoly
writing commentaries on unsanitary meat-packing plants
establishing settlement houses for poor people
7
What message does this cartoon convey about suffragettes?
They would abandon their husbands and children
They sacrificed a great deal to win the vote
They were headed towards divorce
They would exercise their right to vote
8
What did Ida Tarbell do that led to the breakup of the Standard Oil company?
served in Congress
lobbied political leaders
organized town hall meetings
wrote investigative reports
9
One of the major goals of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was to
ensure that products were labeled accurately
protect farmers from bankruptcy
limit the amount of sugar in snacks
control the price put on food and beverages
10
How did industrialization in the early 1900s bring changes to U.S. cities?
Encouraged the construction of tenements
Made ethnic enclaves more diverse
Concentrated wealthy families in central areas
Improved the standard of living in ghettos
11
What policy did William Jennings Bryan promote (to empower the masses)?
opposition to involvement in foreign wars
prohibition of new immigration
opposition to the gold standard for currency
prohibition of the production of alcohol
12
Which Act was passed shortly after the publication of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"?
Meat Inspection Act
Australian Ballot Act
Federal Reserve Act
Clayton Antitrust Act
13
What policy did William Jennings Bryan promote in his "Cross of Gold" speech?
a reduction in business profits to pay workers better
legal rights to strike and bargain collectively
a minimum hourly wage for all workers
an expansion of the money supply
14
How did the rise of big business inspire the Populist movement in the late 1800's?
Fear of natural resource shortages led to reform
City dwellers raised concerns about immigrants
Groups sought a return to an agrarian economy
Farmer organized to challenge the railroads
15
What was one of the main goals of the Populist Party in the late 19th century?
to increase the money supply by coining silver
to promote industrialization with limited liability
to unite black and white farmers in one organization
to establish fixed prices for farm products
16
What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?
to redistribute wealth to the poor
to ensure compliance with tax laws
to oppose monopolistic business practices
to protect the rights of investors
17
The Progressive movement's goal of taxation reform resulted in
the 16th Amendment
the Primar System
the 18th Amendment
the Dawes Act
18
What impact did muckrakers have on the public during the late 1800s?
They inspired Americans to call for reforms
They helped people understand the political process
They generated support for big business
They discouraged people from reading newspapers
19
Founded in 1867 the Grange organized farmers and did everything EXCEPT -
raised grain prices
pooled money to purchase items
cooperated to store grain cheaply
bought their tools wholesale (group discounts)
20
Which factor was primarily responsible for the Interstate Commerce Commission in 1887?
the railroad's shipping rates and price discrimination
rivalry over the route of the transcontinental railroad
muckraking over corruption by the railroads
protests over mismanagement of railroads w/in state lines

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