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U.S History: The Progressive Era Questions!

Below is a U.S history quiz made up of the progressive era questions. During this time in America's history, people came together to try and speak up on the problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1359 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2025

Sample Question 1
What law reformed the civil service system by administering competitive examinations for job positions so that they would be awarded based on merit?

Pendleton Act

Sherman Antitrust Act

Clayton Antitrust Act

Interstate Commerce Act

Sample Question 2
The Progressive movement (~1900-1918) is best described as a movement that

Demanded reform at all levels of government

Encouraged involvement in international affairs

Tried to introduce a parliamentary system of government

Emphasized only the needs of farmers

Sample Question 3
The phrase “Jim Crow” refers to laws that

Made liquor illegal

Enforced racial segregation

Restricted immigration to the United States

Protected the environment

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