7: The Progressive Era

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What was the main reason for the establishment of the Civil Service Act of 1883?

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To end the practice of awarding government jobs based on political affiliation

Front

Which of the following was a key concept associated with the Progressive Era? Spoils system, Suffrage, Greenback Party, Abraham Lincoln

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Suffrage

Front

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

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To propose measures later adopted by the Democrats

Front

During the Progressive Era, what was one of the most pressing social problems of the early 1900s?

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The political abuse of the spoils system

Front

Who was the famous orator (speaker) of the Democratic Party and a three times candidate for President?

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William J. Bryan

Front

What was the purpose of the Civil Service Act mentioned in the text?

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To reform election or voting methods

Front

In what year was the Interstate Commerce Act passed to regulate the railroads?

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1887

Front

Which law was passed in 1890 to prevent trusts from gaining too much control over trade and industry?

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The Sherman Antitrust Law

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What type of educational institutions became more numerous in all sections by 1900? Grade or elementary schools, High schools, Women's colleges and many state universities, All of the above

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All of the above

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Who were granted the right to vote in several states by 1900, largely through the efforts of Susan B. Anthony, Anna Howard Shaw, and Carrie Chapman Catt?

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Women