The Progressive Movement (22-23)

Which of the following events marks the end of the Progressive Movement?

• World War I
• World War II
• The Great Depression

Which of the following were Progressive educational reforms? (Choose 3 that apply)

• Compulsory attendance law
• Mandatory graduation law
• Increased funding for education
• Adult education programs

Which of the following BEST describes the reason for low graduation rates during the Progressive Era?

• A limited amount of proper reading materials
• A limited number of high schools in the state
• A shortage of teachers

Which of the following BEST describes a muckraker?

• A journalist who exposes the wrongs of society.
• A journalist who writes local news stories.
• A journalist who writes propaganda pieces.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose in creating the State Dispensary in South Carolina?

• to control the state's alcohol and prevent prohibition
• to make sure only men drank alcohol
• to sell state-manufactured alcohol

Which amendment created a federal income tax during the Progressive Movement?

• 16th Amendment
• 18th Amendment
• 21st Amendment

Why were some parents, who worked in textile mills, resistant to educational reforms made during the Progressive movement?

• Textile mills already provided schools which children attended regularly.
• Parents did not believe the Progressives had their children's best interests in mind.
• Parents needed their children to work for extra income.

Which of the following statements best reflects South Carolina's role in the women's suffrage movement?

• Many South Carolina women were the leaders in the national suffrage movement
• Only white women fought for this right up until 1920.
• South Carolina women did not have much support for suffrage.

Why was Prohibition considered a failure on both a state and national level?

• Violence increased in families
• The divorce rate continued to climb
• People continued to make, distribute , and drink alcohol

How did trust busting result in a fair market for consumers?

• It ended monopolies
• Improved working conditions
• Improved education