Progressivism 1900-1920
Progressivism
1900-1920
Please select the correct answer or answers to each question.
- 1.
Progessivism during U.S. History can be described by which of the following?
- A.
Social, political , and economic reform
- B.
Economic relief
- C.
Economic recovery
Correct Answer
A. Social, political , and economic reform -
- 2.
A group of authors who penned the corruptness of the Progressive Era are known as which of the following?
- A.
Progressive Intellectuals
- B.
Progressive Era Writers
- C.
Muckrakers
Correct Answer
C. Muckrakers -
- 3.
Progressives achieved changes at which of the following levels?
- A.
Local Level
- B.
State Level
- C.
National Level
Correct Answer(s)
A. Local Level
B. State Level
C. National Level -
- 4.
Progressives made political advancements by which of the following?
- A.
Referendum
- B.
Initiative
- C.
Recall
- D.
Direct Primary
- E.
None of the above
- F.
All of the above
Correct Answer(s)
A. Referendum
B. Initiative
C. Recall
D. Direct Primary -
- 5.
This amendment calls for a graduated income tax to distribute the wealth during the Progressive Era
- A.
15th
- B.
19th
- C.
16th
Correct Answer
C. 16th -
- 6.
This amendment gave women the right to vote during the Progressive Era.
- A.
19th
- B.
18th
- C.
16th
Correct Answer
A. 19th -
- 7.
Which of the following amendments achieved Direct Election of Senators during the Progressive Era?
- A.
16th
- B.
19th
- C.
17th
Correct Answer
C. 17th -
- 8.
During the Progressive Era, city government was tranformed through which of the following?
- A.
The introduction of the city managment system.
- B.
The adoption of the city commission government.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The introduction of the city managment system.
B. The adoption of the city commission government. -
- 9.
Who is associated with writing "Shame of the Cities"?
- A.
Upton Sinclair
- B.
Lincoln Steffens
- C.
Frank Norris
Correct Answer
B. Lincoln Steffens -
- 10.
Why was the period from 1901-1917 referred to as "the Progressive Era"?
- A.
The elimination of Special Privilige
- B.
The establishment of greater democracy in government
- C.
The passage of laws to control "big business".
- D.
The protection of consumers and workers.
Correct Answer(s)
A. The elimination of Special Privilige
B. The establishment of greater democracy in government
C. The passage of laws to control "big business".
D. The protection of consumers and workers. -
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