Progressive Era Flashcard

Front

What do Progressives believe should be exposed in our daily lives?

Back

Any type of corruption

Front

What is the main focus of the Progressive Era?

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Exposing corruption

Front

What does expanding the power of government aim to achieve according to the document?

Back

Restore greater equality and opportunity in economic affairs

Front

Who was responsible for upholding the system after the passage of the Meat Inspection Act?

Back

The Government

Front

What is the purpose of the graduated income tax as mentioned in the document?

Back

To protect the common man

Front

What does the text suggest about the Senate's responsiveness after the 17th Amendment?

Back

The Senate is more responsive to the needs of the people

Front

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the Interstate Commerce Commission? Railroad rates, Public interest, Monopoly control

Back

Food safety

Front

Which amendment is associated with the direct election of senators?

Back

17th Amendment

Front

What process allows citizens to remove an elected official from office?

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Recall

Front

During which era did the government not feel the need to restrict immigration? Options: Industrial Era, Gilded Age, Modern Era, Colonial Era

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Gilded Age