Flashcard on the Progressive Era

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What was the primary cause of the Progressive Era? Options: The rapid expansion of the railroad system, The growing influence of immigrants in urban areas, The social, political, and economic problems created by the Gilded Age, The U.S. involvement in World War I

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The social, political, and economic problems created by the Gilded Age

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Which of the following was a key feature of the Gilded Age? Widespread labor unions and workers’ rights reforms, Major technological innovations in agriculture, Vast economic growth alongside stark social inequality, Universal suffrage for women

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Vast economic growth alongside stark social inequality

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Which of the following was NOT a focus of the Progressive Era reforms?
Expanding the power of political machines,
Improving working conditions and reducing child labor,
Breaking up monopolies and regulating big businesses,
Expanding voting rights and promoting social justice

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Expanding the power of political machines

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What was the role of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

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To expose corruption and unsafe practices in industries

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Which major constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote during the Progressive Era?

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19th Amendment

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Which Progressive Era president is associated with the 'Square Deal' and focused on conservation, consumer protection, and regulating corporations?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What was the main goal of the 17th Amendment, passed during the Progressive Era?

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To allow for the direct election of U.S. Senators

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Which of the following was a limitation of the Progressive Era reforms?
Options:
Full civil rights for African Americans were largely ignored,
Women’s suffrage was not granted until the 1930s,
The abolition of child labor was never addressed,
All political corruption was eliminated

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Full civil rights for African Americans were largely ignored

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Which of the following movements from the Progressive Era has influenced modern-day social justice movements, such as Black Lives Matter?
The campaign for women's suffrage,
The fight for racial equality and civil rights,
The push for stricter immigration laws,
The movement for workers' rights and labor unions

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The fight for racial equality and civil rights

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Which of the following was a key reform passed during the Progressive Era to regulate the economy?
The Sherman Antitrust Act, The Social Security Act, The Civil Rights Act, The Voting Rights Act

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The Sherman Antitrust Act