STAAR: Progressive Era

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How did the 19th Amendment expand the democratic process?

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By prohibiting discrimination in voting on the basis of gender

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The creation of initiative, referendum, and recall procedures during the Progressive Era resulted in:

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the expansion of citizens' direct participation in the democratic process

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Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food & Drug Act?

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Muckrakers and women's organizations

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How did the publication of The Jungle contribute to a change in the relationship between government and business?

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Government regulations requiring the inspection of food products were implemented.

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The Progressive goal of to implement women's suffrage was accomplished by: a national referendum, an executive order, a Supreme Court decision, a constitutional amendment

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a constitutional amendment

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Which of these contributed to the ratification of the 18th Amendment?
Veteran soldiers protesting to obtain benefits,
The growing political influence of women,
Politicians campaigning for education reform,
The growing number of workers organizing into labor unions

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The growing political influence of women

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Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addam's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
The founding of women's colleges, The introduction of prison reform, The assimilation of immigrants, The establishment of public libraries

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The assimilation of immigrants

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Members of the Progressive Movement generally supported the idea that government should:

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prevent unfair business practices

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In early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase public participation in government by supporting the: direct election of US Senators

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direct election of US Senators

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Progressive reformers attacked "political machines" because they often:

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stole public money through overpriced contracts