Progressive Era Quiz

What was one of the political issues during the Progressive Era?

• Low wages and dangerous working conditions

• Corruption of political officials

• Millions of low-income immigrants and Americans despite being employed

• Immorality and harmfulness of consuming alcohol

What reform was made to address the issue of sanitation and public services in cities?

• City Commissions adopted

• Creation of labor unions

• Social Gospel Movement

• Temperance Movement

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 17th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 16th amendment

• 18th amendment

What economic issue was addressed through the creation of labor unions?

• Low wages and dangerous working conditions

• Monopolies and trusts

• Government does not have enough money to build infrastructure

• Immorality and harmfulness of consuming alcohol

Which act allowed the government to set rates for railroads?

• Sherman Anti-trust Act

• Clayton Anti-trust Act

• Hepburn Act

• Meat Inspection Act

What social movement lobbied the government to pass the 18th amendment prohibiting alcohol?

• Social Gospel Movement

• Temperance Movement

• NCLC

• YMCA

What issue was brought to public attention through the book 'The Jungle'?

• Sanitation and public services in cities

• Corruption of political officials

• Child labor

• Food safety

What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

• To allow federal agents inspect meat to be sold

• To protect consumers from tainted food

• To investigate trusts

• To label products with ingredients

What was the main focus of the Social Gospel Movement?

• City planning and infrastructure

• Voter-created laws

• Society's salvation and assisting the less fortunate

• Direct election of senators

What amendment allowed the government to tax Americans' income?

• 17th amendment

• 19th amendment

• 16th amendment

• 18th amendment