Unit 2 Test Review: The Progressive Era

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to raise crop prices by increasing the amount of money in circulation

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This slogan was popular in the late 19th century.

"Eight hours for work, eight hours for rest, eight hours for what we will."
Which individual would support this slogan?

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a labor union member

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Which idea explains why President Wilson shifted his position in 1918?

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He argued the war was to "make the world safe for democracy," and women were part of that initiative.

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This information contributed to what situation in the early 1900s? Options: a reduction in immigration to the United States, a rise in union membership and activity, fewer regulations on workplace safety, passage of a federal minimum wage law

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a rise in union membership and activity

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What was Mr. Hine's intention for publishing photographs such as this one?

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to incite an emotional response from the public and encourage an outcry against child labor

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What does this information reveal about the role of religious institutions during this time period?

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Religious institutions took on a greater role in serving people's intellectual needs.

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What conclusion can be drawn from this excerpt?

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Striking workers lacked support from the federal and state governments during labor disputes.

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How did the reforms of the Progressive Era, such as Direct primary, Initiative, Referendum, and Recall, expand democracy in the United States?

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They gave voters more power to influence the political process.

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This statement could have been made during the Progressive Era.
"In order to prevent the government from becoming corrupt and exercising too much power, it is the duty of citizens to take an active role in the legislative process."
What reform would the author of this statement support?

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the adoption of the referendum, recall and initiative

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What conclusion about the early push for civil rights is evident from these quotes? Options: Strategies for achieving civil rights goals were the same in the North and the South., Prominent leaders disagreed on the fundamental goals and strategies of the movement., Leaders of the movement were unified in their prioritization of political gains over economic gains., The majority of people who could benefit from the movement were wealthy, well-educated members of society.

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Prominent leaders disagreed on the fundamental goals and strategies of the movement.