3. Progressive Era Presentation

Open Ended

What are some problems that you think reformers during the Progressive Era wanted to address, and why do you think these issues were important to solve?

Multiple Choice

Why do you think the Progressive Era was significant in American history?

• It introduced new forms of entertainment

• It marked a period of major political, economic, and social reforms

• It was a time of peace and no change

• It focused only on technological advancements

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The Populist Party wanted to help working-class citizens and

with their debts.

Multiple Choice

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

• Standardizing the coinage of silver

• Introducing a graduated income tax

• Regulating railroad shipping fees

• Expanding overseas colonies

Multiple Choice

What was one major effect of third-party candidates in U.S. elections, as shown by the Populist Party in 1892?

• They always win the presidency

• They draw votes away from major parties

• They have no impact on elections

• They prevent any reforms from being adopted

Open Ended

Name one reformer from the Progressive Era who worked to improve the lives of African Americans.

Open Ended

In your opinion, what state-level reform best holds elected officials accountable to the people?

Open Ended

In your opinion, what state-level reform provides citizens with the most direct role in democracy?

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Under the Pendleton Act, what factor influenced the hiring of federal employees?

Multiple Choice

Which act established the merit system for hiring federal employees and aimed to eliminate the spoils system?

• Pendleton Act

• Homestead Act

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Dawes Act

Open Ended

What was President Roosevelt’s role in land conservation?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a direct result of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' and Roosevelt's Square Deal?

• The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed

• The Sherman Antitrust Act was repealed

• The Dawes Act was strengthened

• The Pendleton Act was overturned

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a goal of Wilson’s Progressive legislation?

• To lower taxes for the wealthy

• To reform child labor laws

• To restrict voting rights

• To eliminate the Department of Labor

Multiple Choice

What were some of the main problems that Progressive reformers aimed to address during the Progressive Era?

• Dominant corporate monopolies, corrupt government officials, powerful political machines, unfair labor practices, and discrimination

• Expansion of the railroad system and increased immigration

• The rise of the internet and digital technology

• The spread of communism in Europe