6-1 Progressivism American History

A time when many Americans tried to improve their society is known as what?

• Americanization

• Progressivism

• Regressivism

• none of the above

What was Progressivism a reaction against?

• laissez faire economics

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Anti-Communism sentiment

Which of the following are examples of people who are Progressives

• members of both major political parties

• urban and educated

• middle class Americans

• jouralists, social workers, educators, politicians

Progressives wanted government to take a more __________________ role?

• neutral

• pro-Europe

• passive

• active

Muckrakers were writers labeled by President Roosevelt who loved what?

• scandal and corruption

• higher taxes

• invading foreign countries

• Homestead movement

Why did progressives want to reform city and local governments?

• taxes were too high in many cities

• unemployment was a serious issue in all cities

• voter fraud was an issue on the West Coast

• leaders typically chose friends to run departments who had no knowledge on how it worked

This permits citizens to introduce legislation and it requires the legislature to vote on it

• referendum

• initiative

• recall

• direct primary

All party members can vote for a candidate to run in the general election

• referendum

• recall

• initiative

• direct primary

This allows citizens to vote on proposed laws directly. It can also be used to repeal existing laws

• referendum

• initiative

• recall

• direct primary

This is a special election used to remove an elected official before his or her term is expired

• referendum

• initiative

• recall

• direct primary