Progressivism and Social Reform

Who was a leading muckraker known for publishing stories about political corruption?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

• Frank Norris

• Upton Sinclair

Which muckraker used photography to reveal life in urban slums?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

• Frank Norris

• Upton Sinclair

Which novel exposed the unsafe and unsanitary conditions of Chicago meatpacking plants?

• The Octopus

• The Jungle

• The Settlement House

• The Social Gospel

What type of laws were passed to end child labor and break up monopolies and trusts?

• Labor laws

• Antitrust laws

• Immigration laws

• Tax laws

What event led to the passing of laws to protect worker safety?

• Industrialization

• Urbanization

• Immigration

• A garment factory fire

Which movement believed that society would improve if people followed the Bible's teachings about charity and justice?

• Progressivism

• Muckraking

• The Social Gospel

• Settlement House Movement

What services did settlement houses offer for the poor?

• Child care and English classes

• Food and shelter

• Job training and healthcare

• Legal assistance and counseling

Which famous settlement house was founded by Jane Addams?

• Hull House

• Progressive House

• Reform House

• Charity House

Who created tools to limit the power of political bosses and business interests?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

• Frank Norris

• Robert La Follette

What did the direct primary allow citizens to do?

• Select nominees for upcoming elections

• Propose new laws directly on the ballot

• Approve or reject laws passed by a legislature

• Remove elected officials from office before their terms ended