Progressive and WWI

In the early 1900s, a movement began that aimed to reform big business, put an end to corrupt government, and provide help to the general public. This movement was known as the:

• Prohibition Movement

• Populist Movement

• Temperance Movement

• Progressive Movement

Despite the efforts of those in favor of women's suffrage, South Carolina voted

• In support of the national amendment giving women the right to vote

• against the national amendment giving women the right to vote

• to extend the right to vote to women over the age of 25

• to extend voting rights to married women only

How did the sinking of the Lusitania and the Zimmerman Telegram impact the United States’ role in World War I?

• Both events convinced the United States to stay out of World War I.

• Both events convinced the United States to join the War, fighting with Germany.

• Both events allowed the United States to attack the Central Powers without being detected.

• Both events contributed to the United States’ decision to enter the war on the side of the Allied Powers

This was the name given to establishments used for the selling and drinking alcoholic beverages during Prohibition?

• Loud Rooms

• Taverns

• Speakeasy

• Mobster Clubs

Why was Roosevelt known as a trust buster?

• During Roosevelt’s presidency, he worked to build the influence of business in politics.

• During Roosevelt’s presidency, he worked to challenge the power of companies such as the Standard Oil Company and the American Tobacco Company.

• During Roosevelt’s presidency, he worked to help businesses become the only seller of a certain good or service.

• During Roosevelt’s presidency, the government became less involved in business and industry.

Which of the following best describes the United States approach to World War I when it first began?

• Actively Involved

• Instigators

• Neutrality

• Pacifism

What problem in mill work was addressed by Progressives in South Carolina?

• Progressives were successful in passing a law that set a minimum age for children to work in the mills.

• Progressives successfully shut down all textile mills in South Carolina.

• Progressives pushed for the integration of textile mills in South Carolina.

• Progressives helped textile mill operators lobby for a longer work day for laborers at the mill.

During World War I, over 65,000 South Carolinians enlisted in the military. Which of the following describes another way that the state played a major role in the war effort?

• South Carolina used the facilities at its many colleges to experiment with new technology needed to win the war.

• South Carolina donated and sold land to the federal government for the construction of military bases.

• South Carolina gave huge sums of money to the federal government to purchase better weapons.

• South Carolina used its industrial centers to produce the majority of the nation's military vehicles.

What was the significance of the boll weevil to South Carolina agriculture?

• The boll weevil helped mechanize agriculture in South Carolina.

• The boll weevil nearly destroyed the cotton crop in South Carolina.

• The boll weevil variety of cotton led to an increase in cotton prices for farmers. women’s suffrage

• The boll weevil led to inflated cotton and tobacco prices.

 What amendment to the U.S. Constitution gave women the right to vote?

• 18th

• 19th

• 20th

• 21st