Progressive Era PP & questions

Multiple Choice

Which of the following presidents was NOT associated with introducing Progressive reforms at the national level?

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Calvin Coolidge

Open Ended

What were some of the major social problems that arose in the United States as a result of rapid industrialization and urban growth in the late 1800s?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a direct result of improved technology and machinery for farmers in the late 1800s?

• An increase in the price of crops

• A decrease in farming expenses

• An abundance of crops leading to lower prices

• A reduction in the number of farmers going broke

Multiple Choice

What were two major problems faced by farmers between 1870 and 1900, according to the slides?

• Overproduction of crops and transportation costs

• Urbanization and industrialization

• Lack of land and poor weather

• High wages and low demand

Open Ended

Explain the original purpose of the Grange Movement and how its goals evolved over time.

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Farmers mainly blamed the

for their problems, feeling they were being overcharged for transportation and storage.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a result of the Granger Laws?

• Farmers were prohibited from joining unions

• States gained the right to regulate certain businesses

• Railroads were allowed to set any rates they wanted

• The Supreme Court banned the Grange Movement

Open Ended

Describe the main goals and beliefs of the Populist Party and how it aimed to support the 'common man.'

Multiple Select

Which of the following were goals of the Populist Party?

• Graduated income tax

• Shorter work day

• Government ownership of utilities

• Abolishing the presidency

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Populist Party?

• Unlimited coinage of silver

• Secret ballot

• Direct election of senators

• Abolishing all taxes

Multiple Choice

Who did the Populists support in the 1896 presidential election, and what was his famous speech called?

• William Jennings Bryan, Cross of Gold

• William McKinley, Silver Standard

• Grover Cleveland, Gold for All

• Theodore Roosevelt, New Deal

Open Ended

How did the Populist Party influence later American political parties and the political system as a whole?

Multiple Choice

How were Progressives different from Populists in terms of their main supporters?

• Progressives were mainly middle-class city people, while Populists were mainly farmers and factory workers.

• Progressives were mainly farmers, while Populists were mainly city people.

• Both groups were mainly supported by factory workers.

• Progressives and Populists had the same supporters.

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The Progressive Movement was at its greatest influence from 1900 to the start of World War

.

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The Social Gospel Movement emphasized the duty to help those less

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a reform supported by the Social Gospel Movement?

• Abolition of child labor

• Safer working conditions

• Banning alcoholic beverages

• Expansion of industrial monopolies

Open Ended

How does the literal meaning of 'muck' help explain the term 'muckraker' as used in the context of investigative journalism?

Multiple Select

Which of the following were roles of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• Exposing industrial corruption

• Promoting government transparency

• Supporting monopolies

• Highlighting poor working conditions

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The government passed the

Inspection Act to set standards of cleanliness in meat plants.

Multiple Choice

Who wrote The Jungle, a book that exposed unsanitary practices in the meat packing industry?

• Ida Tarbell

• Upton Sinclair

• Louis Filler

• Jacob Riis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main issue highlighted in Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle'?

• Corruption in city governments

• Unfair business practices by monopolies

• Inhumane and unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry

• Stranglehold of railroads on farmers

Open Ended

How did Jacob Riis contribute to social reform in New York City, and what was the impact of his work?

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The government passed the

Anti-Trust Act to outlaw monopolies.

Multiple Choice

Ida Tarbell is best known for exposing the ruthless business tactics of which company?

• Standard Oil

• Union Pacific Railroad

• Tammany Hall

• Swift & Company

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you have learned about the Progressive Era, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about regarding the reforms or the people involved?

Multiple Choice

What were some of the major problems that arose due to rapid industrialization and urban growth in the late 1800s, and how did Progressive reformers attempt to address them?

• Unsafe working conditions and child labor; reformers pushed for labor laws and regulations.

• Decline in agricultural production; reformers promoted more farming.

• Overpopulation in rural areas; reformers encouraged urban migration.

• Lack of technological innovation; reformers focused on inventing new machines.