Progressive Era Flashcard

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Which Amendment granted women the right to vote?

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19th

Answer explanation

The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote in the United States, making it a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement.

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What term was used for writers who dug deep to expose the hidden abuses in American society?

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exposed abuses in American society

Answer explanation

The term muckraker refers to writers in the early 1900s who exposed abuses in American society, such as corruption and social injustices, aiming to inform the public and promote reform.

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How did muckrakers shake things up in American society in the early 20th century?

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By exposing jaw-dropping corruption in business and government

Answer explanation

Muckrakers in the early 20th century primarily influenced American society by exposing corruption in business and government, which raised public awareness and led to reforms.

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During the early 20th century, W. E. B. Du Bois was best known as a leader in which of the following movements?

• creation of technical schools for African Americans
• formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
• development of the “Back to Africa” movement
• effort to modernize farming in the South

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formation of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Answer explanation

W. E. B. Du Bois was a key figure in the formation of the NAACP, advocating for civil rights and social justice for African Americans, making this the correct choice.

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What issue did the Interstate Commerce Act (1887) and the Sherman Antitrust Act (1890) address?

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monopolistic practices that were harmful to small businesses

Answer explanation

Congress passed the Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act to address monopolistic practices that harmed small businesses, ensuring fair competition and protecting consumers from corporate abuses.

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What did Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois both agree on for African Americans?

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use education to gain opportunities

Answer explanation

Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois both emphasized the importance of education for African Americans to gain opportunities and improve their social and economic status, making this the correct choice.

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What best captures President Theodore Roosevelt's view on natural resources?

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The federal government must protect the nation’s lands from exploitation.

Answer explanation

President Theodore Roosevelt believed that the federal government should actively protect natural resources from exploitation, emphasizing the need for federal oversight rather than leaving conservation decisions to states or corporations.

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Imagine you're a Progressive Era superhero! Your mission is to bridge the wealth gap between the rich and the poor. Which superpower would you choose? Options: creating the Federal Reserve System, giving voters the power of referendum and recall, implementing a graduated income tax, establishing the Federal Trade Commission.

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implementing a graduated income tax

Answer explanation

Progressive Era reformers aimed to reduce wealth inequality by implementing a graduated income tax, which taxed higher incomes at higher rates, thereby redistributing wealth and funding social programs for the poor.

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During the Progressive Era, what were primaries, the secret ballot, and the use of referendum and recall all about?

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increase citizen participation in government

Answer explanation

Primaries, the secret ballot, and referendum and recall aimed to empower citizens and enhance their role in governance, reflecting the Progressive Era's focus on increasing citizen participation in government.

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What historical event does the scene in the 1950 photograph directly result from?

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passage of Jim Crow laws

Answer explanation

The situation in the 1950 photograph is a direct result of the passage of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation and discrimination in the South, leading to the depicted social conditions.