Progressive Era TEST

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Who was the first president of the Progressive Era?

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William McKinley

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What were some effects of the new labor laws?

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ended child labor, set 8 hour work day, helped set safety standards

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Why did workers have strikes (protests) during the Progressive Era?

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They wanted better pay, safer work conditions, and shorter work days/time off.

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Journalists who exposed corruption in politics and business were known as:

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muckrakers

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The focus of the Progressive movement was:

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political and social reform

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What name were the boys who sold newspapers in New York City called?

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newsies

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What does the word "suffrage" mean?

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legal right to vote

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What time frame does the Progressive Era cover?

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1897-1914

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One goal of the Progressives during the Progressive Era was to.

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end child labor

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What are some examples of bad working conditions faced by America of that era?

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long work hours, unsafe conditions