Progressive Era Unit Exam

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The issue addressed in this political cartoon was later settled by...

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the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment

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5.A

29.H

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The creation of the 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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5.A

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What was the immediate response to the practices mentioned in this excerpt?

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Congress passed legislation to protect consumer health and safety.

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5.B

29.A

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Which of these was a major goal of Jane Addams's Settlement House movement in Chicago?
Options: 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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5.B

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Why did the Populist Party want free coinage of silver?

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To increase the amount of money in circulation

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3.B

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Which of the following was implemented in 1913 to solve these problems?
Each state held party conventions in order to select senators
A national referendum was held to standardize the procedures for selecting senators
Open primaries were used to limit the choices of senators who could be confirmed by state legislatures.
A constitutional Amendment was ratified that required senators to be elected directly by popular vote.

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A constitutional Amendment was ratified that required senators to be elected directly by popular vote.

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5.A

23.A

29.B

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What was one way the constitutional amendment excerpted above helped advance the cause of gender equality?

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It gave women a greater opportunity to influence government.

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23.B

29.B

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Which of these contributed to the ratification of the Eighteenth 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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26.C

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How did the concerns depicted in this cartoon affect the food industry?

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The federal government regulated the food industry in order to protect the health of the public.

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15.B

29.A

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What was the primary result of this legislation?

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National parks were created as a way to manage land resources

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14.B

29.B