Progressive Era Test 2

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    The process of rewarding political supports with lucrative government jobs was called

    • Trustbusters
    • Patronage
    • Trading
    • Mugwumping
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Running from the 1890s to the 1920s, the Progressive Era was a period of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States of America. What do you know about this particular era? Let’s take a look.

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    Who was responsible for informing the public of the appalling working conditions of meat packing plants?

    • Theodore Roosevelt

    • Jacob Riis

    • Samuel Jones

    • Upton Sinclair

    Correct Answer
    A. Upton Sinclair
    Explanation
    Upton Sinclair was responsible for informing the public of the appalling working conditions of meat packing plants. He exposed the unsanitary and dangerous conditions in his novel "The Jungle" which depicted the harsh reality of the meatpacking industry. Sinclair's work led to public outcry and eventually resulted in the passing of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act, which aimed to improve the safety and quality of food products.

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    Who outlined the progressive reforms of the American public and gave his presidential campaign the name, The Square Deal?

    • Howard Taft

    • Woodrow Wilson

    • William McKinley

    • Theodore Roosevelt

    Correct Answer
    A. Theodore Roosevelt
    Explanation
    Theodore Roosevelt outlined the progressive reforms of the American public and gave his presidential campaign the name, The Square Deal.

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    Which of the following acts created a federal civil service in which federal workers would be hired based on competitive exams rather than political influence.

    • Hepburn Act

    • Mann-Elkins Act

    • Sherman Antitrust Act

    • Pendelton Act

    Correct Answer
    A. Pendelton Act
    Explanation
    The Pendelton Act created a federal civil service system that aimed to eliminate political favoritism in the hiring process of federal workers. Under this act, competitive exams were introduced as the basis for hiring, ensuring that individuals were selected based on their qualifications and merit rather than political influence. This act was a response to the widespread corruption and patronage in the government at the time, and it established a more professional and efficient civil service system.

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    How did the governor of Wisconsin, Robert M. La Follette, improve his state’s government?

    • Enlisted experts for a council-manager form of government

    • Established a tax based on income

    • Created the first public hearing meeting

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Enlisted experts for a council-manager form of government
    Explanation
    The governor of Wisconsin, Robert M. La Follette, improved his state's government by enlisting experts for a council-manager form of government. This means that he sought out knowledgeable individuals to advise and assist in the management of the government, ensuring that decisions were made based on expertise and efficiency. This approach helped to streamline and improve the functioning of the government in Wisconsin.

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