Origins of Progressivism

Journalists who exposed practices of monopolies and big business

• Gump Mushers
• Muckrakers
• Scalawags
• Dirt Diggers

Banning the sale of alcohol was the chief goal of 

• National Women's Suffrage Association
• Women’s Christian Temperance Union
• Bull Moose Party
• Good Government League

Loosely linking their reform efforts under a single label, Progressive, was a belief that changes in society were badly needed and that government was the proper agency for correcting social and economic ills

• True
• False

Main goal of most muckraking journalists?

• Gain fame through articles of high popular interest

• Expose social and economic problems in need of political attention

• Increase public awareness of America's great potential

• End corrupt relationships between politicians and big business

Henry Ford’s main contribution to the US industry was the idea of the assembly line and __________.

• automobile
• mass production
• sports car
• transportation

The temperance movement warned people of the ____.

• dangers of alcohol
• evils of slavery
• weakness of reform
• need for education

Which factor contributed most to the spread of Progressive ideas during the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• technological advancements in communication and transportation
• imperialist policies focused on a strong navy and acquiring overseas territories
• greater political engagement by women, minorities, and young people
• increasing public awareness of political corruption and business abuses

Which of the following is a Referendum?

• People have the right to remove an elected official from office
• People have the right to choose who will run for President
• People have the right to propose their own law
• Any law passed by the government can be voted on for approval or veto by the people

Which of the following is a Recall?

• People have the right to choose who will run for President
• People have the right to remove an elected official from office
• People have the right to propose a new law
• People have the right to vote on any law passed by their government for approval/veto

The people elect US senators.  Which amendment is this?

• 15th
• 17th
• 23rd
• 26th