Progressive Era Unit Study Guide and Graph Practice

​Progressive Era Study Guide & Chart Review

Multiple Select

Select the THREE that would be considered push factors.

• Polluted area

• Unsafe cities

• Lack of jobs

• Strong education system

Multiple Select

Select the THREE that would be considered pull factors.

• Clean air

• Safe cities

• Strong Education System

• Lack of jobs

Open Ended

Describe at least one similarity between Angel and Ellis Island based on the source.

Open Ended

Describe at least two differences between Angel and Ellis Island based on the source.

Multiple Choice

Which vocabulary terms means "the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants."

• Immigration Quota

• Prohibition

• Americanization

• Nativism

Multiple Choice

Considering what you know about Americanization and Nativism, why would immigration quotas have favored immigrants from Europe more than other countries?

• Because immigrants from Europe would have been more culturally similar to Americans that were already living here.

• Because they believed Europeans would be great additions to the workforce in industrialized areas.

• Europeans would bring more diversity to America as compared to other countries.

Open Ended

What evidence from the chart can be used to support the claim that Northern and Western Europe were least impacted by immigration quotas?

Open Ended

What evidence from the chart can be used to support the claim that Southern and Eastern Europe and Asia were most impacted by immigration quotas?

Open Ended

How did industrialization influence the growth of cities (urbanization)?

Open Ended

How did urbanization impact the living conditions of individuals in the city?

Use the word tenement in your answer.

Open Ended

Why does it make sense that the amount of people working on farms (farm laborers) decreased during the Progressive Era?

This chart shows trends in the United States economy by revealing times when the economy was growing due to the production of goods.

For the dates boxed in RED, you can see there is a general "upward" trend (even though there might be a few dips over the course of the 40 years).

Consider what would explain why there was a growth in products made in the Progressive Era (which means a jump in the value of the US economy).

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Multiple Choice

Based on the data in the graph below, which of the following best summarizes the U.S. economy during the Progressive Era (1870-1920).

GDP = Gross Domestic Product (the value of products made by U.S. companies)

• The value of the U.S. economy consistently decreased during the Progressive Era.

• The value of the U.S. economy was very inconsistent, growing significantly at times, then decreasing significantly at times, during the Progressive Era.

• The value of the U.S. economy increased overall during the Progressive Era, with only some minor decreases in some years.

• The value of the U.S. economy more than tripled during the Progressive Era, due entirely to increased manufacturing.

​Pay attention to the blue and red lines from 1880-1920,

Both are increasing, but one is increasing at a much faster rate... Why might one grow at a faster rate? Answer the question on the next slide!

Open Ended

Why does it make sense that production of goods in factories was growing at a faster rate than the US population during the Progressive Era [1880-1920]?

Open Ended

In your own words, describe why monopolies are dangerous to consumers.

Open Ended

How did the government respond to Ida Tarbell bringing attention to the Standard Oil Company having complete control over the industry?

Use the term OR definition of the Sherman Antitrust Act in your answer

Open Ended

Describe two techniques/strategies used by muckrakers during the Progressive Era to address problems. MAKE SURE YOU DESCRIBE THEIR STRATEGY not the problem.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)?

• To advocate for racial equality by providing legal representation for African Americans who challenged unfair laws.

• To attract more immigrants to urban areas such as New York City, where the NAACP was established

• To protest for women's right to vote, which led to the 19th amendment being added to the US Constitution

• To end slavery and ensure that freedmen were able to get well-paying jobs, purchase land, and receive an equal education

Open Ended

In your own words, summarize TWO changes of the workplace that occurred as a result of the work of labor unions advocating for a better working environment.

Multiple Choice

Why did activists like "Hatchet Granny" believe the Temperance Movement was necessary in America?

• The Temperance Movement aimed to promote alcohol production.
• Activists believed alcohol was essential for social gatherings.
• The movement sought to increase alcohol consumption in society.
• The Temperance Movement was seen as necessary to combat social issues like domestic violence caused by alcohol.

Open Ended

Why was the use of photography a helpful strategy for muckrakers to use in the Progressive Era?

Multiple Choice

What were suffragists hoping to accomplish?

• Suffragists sought to end child labor laws.
• Suffragists worked to improve public health services.
• Suffragists aimed to promote women's education.
• Suffragists were hoping to accomplish women's right to vote.

READ THIS SLIDE BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT QUESTION.

Multiple Choice

How do the actions of Alfred Waddell and other white supremacists show change in America in a NEGATIVE way?

• The actions of Alfred Waddell and other white supremacists represent a negative change in America by promoting violence, racism, and the suppression of African American rights.
• The actions of Alfred Waddell and other white supremacists illustrate a positive change in America by encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• The actions of Alfred Waddell and other white supremacists signify a neutral change in America, having no impact on societal dynamics.
• The actions of Alfred Waddell and other white supremacists reflect a positive change in America by fostering unity and equality among races.