The Progressive Era

When did the Progressive Era begin?

• Mid-1890s

• Mid-1900s

• Mid-1910s

• Mid-1920s

Which two eras overlap with the Progressive Era?

• Age of Imperialism and Great War

• Civil War and Reconstruction

• Gilded Age and Roaring Twenties

• Cold War and Space Age

What were some challenges brought on by rapid change during the Progressive Era?

• Unsafe housing, extreme racism, poor working conditions

• High taxes, lack of entertainment, government corruption

• Good education standards, equal rights for all, affordable healthcare

• Stable housing, racial harmony, fair wages

What is the name given to people who believed in new ideas and efficient government to bring about reform?

• Progressives

• Conservatives

• Radicals

• Anarchists

What was the role of muckrakers in the Progressive Era?

• To write investigative reports that exposed societal issues

• To clean manure and hay out of animals' stables

• To promote government corruption

• To advocate for child labor

What were the three main areas of focus for progressives in their efforts to improve society?

• Economic reforms, political reforms, social justice reforms

• Technological advancements, military expansion, cultural preservation

• Environmental conservation, scientific research, international diplomacy

• Religious freedom, artistic expression, educational reforms

Which president was associated with the term 'muckraker'?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What were the main goals of the Progressive movement?

• Economic reforms, political reforms, social justice reforms

• Technological advancements, military expansion, cultural preservation

• Environmental conservation, scientific research, international diplomacy

• Religious freedom, artistic expression, educational reforms

What impact did muckrakers have on society during the Progressive Era?

• They exposed societal issues through investigative reporting

• They cleaned manure and hay out of animals' stables

• They promoted government corruption

• They advocated for child labor

Which president popularized the term 'muckraker'?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Taft

• Franklin D. Roosevelt