Unit 4 Topic #1: Introduction to the Progressive Era

Which of the following correctly describes the Progressives?

• They wanted to make moderate political and social improvements to fix problems of the Gilded Age.

• They wanted to violently change in the government and create a socialist economic system.

• They only wanted to focus on the national government and had no concern with the states or city governments

• They believed that only a dictator could cure the problems of America.

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.

• Secured equal rights for ALL citizens.

• Pushed the government to take a more active role in the economy.

By 1900, what economic principle did many Progressive reforms believe had become harmful and out of date?

• Communism

• Capitalism

• Laissez Faire

Which of the following was an area of concern for Progressive reformers?

• The increasing gap between the rich and the poor

• The violent labor strikes

• The dominance of corrupt political machines in the city, state, and national levels

• All of these answers are correct

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 event of the early 1900’s proves the impact of Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle?

• Adoption of reforms in public education

• Passage of legislation requiring federal inspection of meat

• Passage of legislation limiting immigration

• Adoption of the 18th amendment establishing Prohibition

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.

• organizing strikes and walk-outs.

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 inspire the Progressive Movement?

• Abolition of slavery

• Muckrakers

• The Social Gospel Movement

• Settlement House Movement