Progressive Era Part A

Which of the following correctly describes the Progressives?

• Using the existing society, they wanted to make moderate political changes and social improvements.

• They wanted radical change in the government to be able to create a new economic system.

• They only wanted to focus on the National (Federal) Government and had no concern with the states or city governments.

• They believed the governments of the United States were so corrupt that only complete control by a dictator could cure the problems.

All of the following groups/individuals were largely known for engaging in the Progressive Movement EXCEPT

• Urban Middle Class: doctors, lawyers, storekeepers, white-collar office workers

• State and Local Politicians

• African Americans (concerned about Jim Crow laws)

• Wealthy big business owners: J.D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie

Which of the following was NOT successfully addressed by Progressives?

• Improved the quality of life for Americans.

• Provided a larger role for the people in their democracy.

• Created laws that would ensure equal protection for all citizens.

• Established a precedent for a more active role for the federal government.

In the early 20th century, muckrakers were able to influence American society mainly by

• writing many articles and books concerning problems.

• displaying frequent acts of civil disobedience.

• engaging in activities with government officials to address problems.

• exerting control over factories.

Jacob Riis, in How the Other Half Lives, and Lincoln Steffens, in The Shame of the Cities, contributed to reform movements in the United States by

• exposing poverty and corruption.

• opposing westward expansion.

• criticizing racial injustice

• supporting organized labor.

Which of the following did NOT inspired the Progressive Movement?

• Abolitionist

• Muckrakers

• The Social Gospel Movement

• Settlement House Movement

The initiative, referendum, recall, and direct primary are all intended to

• make the President more responsive to the wishes of Congress.

• give political parties more control of the electoral process.

• increase participation in government by citizens.

• none of the options are correct.

Progressive reformers sought to reduce corruption in government by adopting a constitutional amendment that provided for

• a maximum of two terms for presidents.

• term limits on members of Congress.

• voting rights for African Americans.

• direct election of United States senators.

Which of the following were Progressive reforms that occurred in cities during the early 1900?

• Direct election of city mayors.

• Political machines increased control and used money properly.

• Private companies were hired to take care of city business.

• City commissioner and city manager plans were instituted.

What is the major difference between the National American Women’s Suffrage Association (NAWSA) and the National Women’s Party (NWP) concerning tactics used to promote women’s right to vote?

• Both groups used the same tactics to press for the passage of a national constitutional amendment for women to vote.

• NAWSA used militant tactics such as hunger strikes to force the issue and NWP used political tactics concerning WWI to gain women’s right to vote.

• NAWSA used political tactics concerning WWI to gain women’s right to vote and NWP used militant tactics such as hunger strikes to force the issue.

• NWP used big business to pressure Congress into passing a constitutional amendment and the NAWSA refused to use big business influence in pressuring Congress.