Chapter 20 - The Progressive Era

Chapter 20 - The Progressive Era

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did 2.5 million people lose their jobs in 1893–1894?

Back

A depression forced thousands of businesses to close.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which political party influenced the rise of progressivism?

Back

Populist Party

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which state first adopted statewide initiatives and referendums? Options: Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin

Back

South Dakota

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the government break up monopolies?

Back

Monopolies caused higher prices and bad goods and services.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which location inspired Theodore Roosevelt to preserve large areas of unspoiled land? Options: Brownsville, Texas; the Dakota Territory; Galveston, Texas; New York State

Back

the Dakota Territory

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did labor union membership increase after the Triangle factory fire?

Back

Workers realized they needed to band together to improve conditions.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did reducing tariffs on imported goods help average Americans?

Back

It meant people could afford imported goods.

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