2 Progressive Era--Urban, State, National Reforms

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What problems existed within city, state, and national governments?

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How did monopolists influence politicians according to the document?

• By promoting fair trade

• By supporting labor laws

• By using their wealth

• By reducing monopolies

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What was one of the main goals of reformers in city governments during the 1880s?

• To increase patronage

• To end patronage by passing the Pendleton Act

• To reduce taxes

• To expand city boundaries

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How did reformers aim to make city governments more efficient in the 1880s?

• By increasing the power of machines

• By reducing the number of city commissions

• By shifting power to city commissions and managers

• By eliminating city managers

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What role was added by some cities to carry out the day-to-day operation of government?

• City Manager

• City Treasurer

• City Planner

• City Auditor

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How were the changes described in the text compared to traditional city governments?

• More corrupt and less efficient

• Less efficient and equally corrupt

• More efficient and less corrupt

• Equally efficient and more corrupt

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What type of laws did states pass to protect children and women during the progressive reform?

• Laws increasing work hours

• Laws limiting work hours

• Laws eliminating work hours

• Laws promoting child labor

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Which university's academic experts were used to help create state laws in the Wisconsin Idea?

• University of Michigan

• University of Illinois

• University of Wisconsin

• University of Minnesota

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What is the purpose of the referendum mentioned in the image?

• To decrease taxes for existing programs

• To increase taxes for new programs

• To eliminate taxes altogether

• To maintain current tax levels

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What was one reason city governments were in need of reform?

• Efficient political machines

• Corrupt political machines

• Transparent political processes

• Honest political leaders

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What was the name of Theodore Roosevelt's agenda of progressive reform?

• New Deal

• Fair Deal

• Square Deal

• Great Society

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What was one of the reforms Theodore Roosevelt was committed to?

• Breaking up harmful monopolies

• Increasing taxes on imports

• Reducing military spending

• Expanding the national highway system

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What was Theodore Roosevelt's view on the duty of the president?

• To strictly follow the Constitution without exception

• To act as a steward of the people and address their needs

• To delegate all responsibilities to Congress

• To avoid making any decisions without public approval

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What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) formed in 1886?

• To regulate railroads

• To manage banking systems

• To oversee agricultural practices

• To control immigration

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How many acres did the government protect as off limits to businesses under Roosevelt's conservation program?

• 100 million acres

• 150 million acres

• 195 million acres

• 250 million acres

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What was one of the reasons Theodore Roosevelt's presidency was considered important?

• He reduced the national debt

• He protected the environment

• He expanded the U.S. territory

• He abolished income tax

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What was a significant aspect of Theodore Roosevelt's presidency regarding the national government?

• It reduced military spending

• It regulated big business

• It increased foreign aid

• It abolished tariffs

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Theodore Roosevelt's presidency was significant for which environmental action?

• Reducing pollution

• Protecting the environment

• Expanding urban areas

• Increasing industrial output

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Theodore Roosevelt's presidency was important for assuming responsibility for the welfare of which of the following?

• Farmers and landowners

• Workers and consumers

• Politicians and diplomats

• Teachers and students

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Who began the first national environmental conservation program in the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Theodore Roosevelt

• George Washington

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In what year did Theodore Roosevelt choose not to run for re-election?

• 1900

• 1904

• 1908

• 1912

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During his presidency, what did Taft accomplish in terms of monopolies?

• He broke up twice as many monopolies as Roosevelt.

• He broke up half as many monopolies as Roosevelt.

• He did not break up any monopolies.

• He broke up the same number of monopolies as Roosevelt.

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What bureau did Taft create to address child labor issues?

• The Children's Bureau

• The Labor Bureau

• The Youth Bureau

• The Family Bureau

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What action by Taft angered progressives during his presidency?

• He reduced tariffs to help small businesses.

• He supported a high tariff which helped monopolies.

• He increased funding for conservation efforts.

• He opposed all forms of business regulation.

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What did Taft allow a cabinet secretary to do that upset progressives?

• Increase taxes on businesses.

• Sell 1 million acres of conservation land to businesses.

• Nationalize major industries.

• Ban all forms of monopolies.

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Who decided to run for president in 1912 but was not chosen by the Republican Party as their candidate?

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

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What was the name of the party created by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912?

• Democratic Party

• Republican Party

• Progressive ("Bull Moose") Party

• Reform Party

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Which amendment created the first income tax in U.S. history?

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

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What did the 17th Amendment allow for?

• Outlawing alcohol

• Direct-election of U.S. Senators

• Granting women the right to vote

• Creating the first income tax

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Which amendment is associated with prohibition?

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

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What right did the 19th Amendment grant?

• Right to free speech

• Right to bear arms

• Right to vote for women

• Right to a fair trial

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What did the Clayton Anti-Trust Act aim to limit?

• Formation of monopolies

• Taxation on imports

• Immigration quotas

• Military spending

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Which of the following best describes the Federal Reserve System's structure as shown in the diagram?

• A centralized system with one main bank

• A network of banks and institutions

• A single government agency

• A private corporation

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What major changes did the Progressive Era (1890-1920) bring?

• Increased taxes

• Government regulation of big business

• Decreased urbanization

• Less democracy for the people

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What was a primary goal of the Progressive Era regarding democracy?

• To limit voting rights

• To increase public participation

• To centralize power

• To reduce government size