💯 Progressive & Imperialism Eras Assessment

💯 Progressive & Imperialism Eras Assessment

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which of the following problems did progressive reform aim to address in the 1890s? Environmental issues, Factory, tenement, and labor problems, Educational reform, Transportation issues

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Factory, tenement, and labor problems

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In what year did child labor peak?

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1900

Answer explanation

Child labor peaked around 1900 due to the Industrial Revolution, which increased demand for cheap labor. By 1920, reforms began to reduce child labor significantly, making 1900 the correct answer.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A canal in Panama was seen as necessary during this era because:

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It provided a shortcut for ships between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Answer explanation

The canal in Panama was crucial as it provided a shortcut for ships, significantly reducing travel time between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, which was essential for trade and military movement.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Is this an example of Yellow Journalism? Why or why not?

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Yes, because it uses sensationalism to attract readers.

Answer explanation

Yes, this is an example of Yellow Journalism because it employs sensationalism to attract readers, prioritizing eye-catching headlines over factual accuracy.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Muckracker revealed Rockefeller's ruthless business practices?

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Ida Tarbell's History of Standard Oil.

Answer explanation

Ida Tarbell's History of Standard Oil exposed John D. Rockefeller's unethical business tactics, detailing how he used ruthless methods to eliminate competition and establish a monopoly in the oil industry.

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FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What were some of the negative effects of new industrial advances like mass production?

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Long hours, low wages, dangerous working conditions

Answer explanation

New industrial advances like mass production often led to long hours, low wages, and dangerous working conditions for workers, highlighting the negative impacts of rapid industrialization.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Jane Addams is best known for her work with which of the following? Hull House

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Hull House

Answer explanation

Jane Addams is best known for founding Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that provided social services and education to immigrants and the poor, making it a significant part of her legacy.

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