The Progressive Movement- Standard 8-5.8

How did Governor Tillman respond to prohibition movements in South Carolina?

• He spoke in front of Congress in support of an amendment that banned the sale of alcohol across the country.

• He did not support prohibition but enacted a dispensary system that controlled the sale of alcohol in the state.

• He supported the prohibition movement and baned the sale of alcohol in the state.

• He allowed each county to vote on whether the state should ban the sale of alcohol.

One progressive reform in the nation during the early 1900s was temperance. How did South Carolinians respond to the idea of temperance?

• South Carolinians were strongly opposed to temperance since a majority of the corn crop was sold to alcohol-production companies.

• South Carolinians stayed out of the debate on temperance believing that the government did not have the right to regulate alcohol.

• South Carolinians were generally supportive of temperance, and many counties were "dry" before the 18th Amendment was ratified.

• South Carolinians were opposed to temperance because they did not feel it would have an impact on them.

Which idea summarizes the Progressive Movement in South Carolina?

• The main focus of the movment in South Carolina was to reform conditions for immigrant workers.

• South Carolina's Progressive Movement had a narrower focus than it did in northern states.

• South Carolina progressives focused solely on improving education opportunities for children.

• Women in South Carolina were able to achieve more reforms than women in other states.

Why did the Progressive Movement begin at the city and state levels during the late 1800s?

• The threat of global war sparked a new viewpoint on the role of governments.

• The failure of Reconstruction policies forced governments to address racial issues.

• Expansion of federal power forced local governments into reactionary policies.

• Local governments reacted to growing cities and changing workplaces.

Which idea summarizes the role of women in South Carolina during the Progressive Era?

• They were not involved in reform movements since it was seen as "men's work."

• They worked to improve conditions for children but avoided political issues such as temperance.

• They achieved reform in many areas but were unable to gain support for women's suffrage.

• They were strong advocates for ending discrimination against African Americans and other minority groups.

Below is information about South Carolina in the early 1900s.

• One third of South Carolina's children went to school at the turn of the century.
• One third of children who did attend school in South Carolina only went for four months of they year.
• Many South Carolina textile mills hired child laborers to work in the factories.

What conclusion is supported by these statements?

• South Carolina's government made public education a high priority.

• Most children in South Carolina attended private schools.

• Children in South Carolina had very high literacy rates.

• Education of children was a low priority in South Carolina in the early 1900s.

What objection to granting suffrage rights to women is most evident in this cartoon?

• Women do not have enough education to make an informed decision.

• Women will vote for the same candidate as their husbands.

• Giving voting rights to women will force women to work outside the home.

• Allowing women to vote will breakdown traditional gender roles.

Below is information about South Carolina in the early 1900s.

• One third of South Carolina's children went to school at the turn of the century.
• One third of children who did attend school in South Carolina only went for 4 months of the year.
• Many South Carolina textile mills hired child laborers to work in the factories.

What reform would directly address these problems?

• Governor Tillman's create of a state dispensary system

• Goveror Manning's establishment of a fair tax system

• Governor Cooper's increased spending on education

• Governor Manning's paving of South Carolina's roads

Which of these progressive "reforms" weakened the political influence of mill workers in South Carolina?

• the passage of the grandfather clause

• the adoption of primary elections

• the adoption of at-large elections for cit government

• the ratification of the 16th Amendment

Many of South Carolina's progressive reformers were women. In what area did they receive very little support?

• the establishment of a state hospital for tuberculosis

• the push for women's suffrage

• the promotion of prohibition of alcohol

• the improvement of education