The Progressive Movement

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What meeting took place in New York in 1848 to begin the women's suffrage (right to vote) movement?

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Seneca Falls

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What amendment gave women the right to vote?

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19th

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The convict lease program was ended by a state income tax implemented during the progressive movement.

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True

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What was Booker T. Washington's approach towards racial equality during the progressive movement?

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Gradual economic empowerment

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Which organization did W.E.B. Du Bois co-found to fight for civil rights?

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NAACP

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What did the 16th amendment do?

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created the federal income tax

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What did the 17th amendment do?

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established popular election of Senators

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What did the 18th amendment do?

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established prohibition (outlawing alcohol)

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What industry led to Roosevelt signing the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

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the meat packing industry

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Which of the following BEST describes a muckraker? A journalist who exposes the wrongs of society. A journalist who writes tabloid articles A journalist who writes local news stories. A journalist who writes propaganda pieces.

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A journalist who exposes the wrongs of society.