Gilded Age to Progressive Era Quiz

Muckraker

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

Suffrage

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

Trust-busting

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

Social reform

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

During the Progressive Era, many activists fought for women's suffrage. One of the most prominent suffragists was Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, including the right to vote. Despite facing opposition and discrimination, Anthony never gave up on her fight for equal rights. 11. What was one of Susan B. Anthony's main goals?

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

During the Progressive Era, many activists fought for women's suffrage. One of the most prominent suffragists was Susan B. Anthony. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, including the right to vote. Despite facing opposition and discrimination, Anthony never gave up on her fight for equal rights. 12. What were some of the challenges faced by suffragists during the Progressive Era?

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

Upton Sinclair's book, "The Jungle," exposed the unsanitary and unsafe conditions in the meatpacking industry. The shocking revelations led to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act, which aimed to ensure the quality and safety of meat consumed by Americans. 13. What was the impact of Upton Sinclair's book, "The Jungle," on the meatpacking industry?

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

The Progressive Era saw the rise of labor unions and the fight for workers' rights. Many workers faced dangerous working conditions, long hours, and low wages. Labor unions organized strikes and protests to demand better treatment and fair wages. 15. What were some of the issues faced by workers during the Progressive Era?

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

The Progressive Era saw the rise of labor unions and the fight for workers' rights. Many workers faced dangerous working conditions, long hours, and low wages. Labor unions organized strikes and protests to demand better treatment and fair wages. 16. How did labor unions contribute to improving the lives of workers?

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition

I am a reform movement that aimed to improve society through political and social changes. What am I?

• An investigative journalist who exposed societal problems

• The action of reforming unfair or harmful aspects of society

• The right to vote in political elections

• The act of breaking up monopolies and promoting fair competition