YAWP 20.2

What was the main environmental issue at the center of the Hetch Hetchy Valley debate?

• Air pollution from industrial factories

• Water contamination by chemical plants

• Construction of a damn and reservoir

• Deforestation by logging companies

Which two strategies were prominent among environmental reformers during the Progressive Era?

• Industrial and Urbanization

• Preservation and Conservation

• Restoration and Reclamation

• Exploitation and Development

Who was a notable advocate for preservation, emphasizing the aesthetic and spiritual value of pristine lands?

• Gifford Pinchot

• John Muir

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which statement best describes the impact of conservationist policies during the Progressive Era?

• They were equally beneficial to all social classes

• They mainly focused on the preservation of wildlife

• They often favored the nation's financial interests

• They strictly regulated industrial activities

Who were prominent figures in addressing health and sanitation issues during the Progressive Era?

• John Muir and Gifford Pinchot

• Jane Addams and Florence Kelley

• Liberty Hyde Bailey and Anna Botsford Comstock

• Dr. Alice Hamilton and John Dewey

What was the nature study movement led by Bailey and Anna Botsford Comstock primarily focused on?

• Promoting industrial agriculture techniques

• Encouraging urban expansion

• Developing observational skills and appreciation for the natural world

• Teaching about the economic aspects of farming

What was a significant consequence of the extinction of the North American passenger pigeon?

• The creation of national parks

• A decline in hunting activities

• Women in Audubon Society chapters are organizing against wearing bird feathers on hats

• The establishment of the Sierra Club

What legislation was influenced by the activities of women in the Audubon Society regarding bird protection?

• The Endangered Species Act

• The Lacey Act of 1900

• The National Park Service Act

• The Clean Water Act

During the Progressive Era, how did Southern Democrats aim to "purify" the ballot box?

• By introducing compulsory voting

• By restricting black voting

• By implementing electronic voting systems

• By allowing women to vote

What was the primary reason behind the disenfranchisement laws in Southern states during this period?

• To encourage political participation

• To combat electoral fraud

• To exclude African Americans from political power

• To simplify the voting process