The Progressive Era Practice

Which reform was most likely a result of President Theodore Roosevelt reading Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?

• Pendleton Act

• Clayton Antitrust Act

• Food and Drug Administration

• Interstate Commerce Commission

Theodore Roosevelt ran for the presidency in 1904, promising the people

• Discrimination

• Laissez-faire government

• New housing

• Square Deal

In 1906, the publication of The Jungle, written by Upton Sinclair, led Congress to

• Enact stronger prohibition laws

• Establish a system for meat inspection

• Support the national conservation movement

• Legalize strikes and boycotts by labor unions

During the Progressive Era, muckrakers published articles and novels primarily to

• Advance own political careers

• Make Americans aware of problems in society

• Help the Federal government become more efficient

• Provide entertainment for readers

The Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act were passed in an effort to

• Promote the formation of new trusts

• Maintain competition in business

• Increase business investment

• Limit the activities of foreign corporations

Which long-awaited goal of the women's rights movement was achieved during the Progressive Era?

• Equal pay for equal work

• The right to own property

• Equal access to employment and education

• The right to vote

What amendment is the text above quoting?

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Reformers of the Progressive Era sought to reduce corruption in government by adopting the 17th amendment that provided for

• A maximum of two terms for president

• Direct election of United States Senators

• Voting rights for African Americans

• Term limits on members of Congress

Which statement best summarizes President Theodore Roosevelt's views about conservation?

• Environmental issues are best decided by individual people

• Unlimited access to natural resources is the key to economic growth

• Wilderness areas and their natural resources should be protected for the public good

• Decisions about the use of natural resources should be left to the states

What is a significant impact of the Progressive movement on American life?

• Increased governmental power on regulation of business

• Increased restrictions on presidential powers

• Decreased influence of the media on public policy

• Reduced government spending on social programs