Progressive and Imperialism Test

What Progressive Muckraker told the story of immigrants working in the meat packing industry to inspire change?

• Upton Sinclair

• Robert La Follette

• Ida Tarbell

• Theodore Roosevelt

What law was passed in 1906 to ensure accurate and truthful labeling of foods and medicines?

• Elkins Act

• Newlands Act

• Clayton Antitrust Act

• Pure Food & Drug Act

Who told the artist Frederick Remington, "You furnish the pictures and I'll furnish the war"?

• William Randolph Hearst

• José Martí

• Teddy Roosevelt

• William McKinley

Why was American expansion of the 1890s different from earlier expansionist moves?

• It was primarily for agricultural objectives.

• It would create economic and military colonies overseas.

• It was intended for settlement.

• It was intended to make money to pay off debts to England.

How did the Roosevelt Corollary alter or change the Monroe Doctrine?

• The corollary completely destroyed the Monroe Doctrine by nullifying its purpose.

• The corollary had no affect on the Monroe Doctrine.

• The corollary strengthened the Monroe Doctrine by allowing the U.S. to act as a international police force.

• The corollary weakened the Monroe Doctrine in an attempt to pacify the growing number of Anti-Imperialists.

Who said the quote below?

“By every civilized and peaceful method we must strive for the rights which the world accords to men.”

• Boss Tweed

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Booker T. Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

Which amendment created a graduated federal income tax?

• 16th amendment

• 17th amendment

• 18th amendment

• 19th amendment

Theodore Roosevelt resigned from his position as assistant secretary of the Navy to organize

• the Blue Angels

• the Navy Seals

• the Green Berets

• the Rough Riders

Why did the U.S. increase its interest in Hawaii after the Civil War?

• There was intense pressure by American missionaries.

• There was oil discovered on several islands.

• The economic, geographic, and military value of the islands increased.

• There was a fear of German influence in the region.

What Progressive reformer proposed the Wisconsin Idea, which advocated direct primaries, worker’s compensation and a progressive income tax?

• Ida Tarbell

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Upton Sinclair

• Robert La Follette