AP US History Progressive Era Quiz

What was the main goal of the Progressive movement in the United States?

• To maintain the status quo and resist change

• To promote industrialization and urbanization

• To address social and political issues caused by industrialization and urbanization, and to promote government reform and social justice.

• To increase government corruption and inequality

Who was the famous muckraking journalist who exposed the corruption in the meatpacking industry?

• Upton Sinclair

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Mark Twain

What was the significance of the 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• It allowed for the direct election of senators by the people.

• It abolished the direct election of senators by the people.

• It limited the number of terms a senator could serve.

• It increased the power of state governments over the federal government.

Which president is known for his Square Deal policies that aimed to protect consumers, conserve natural resources, and control corporations?

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

What event led to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act in 1906?

• Invention of the automobile

• Passage of the 18th Amendment

• Publication of Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle'

• Ratification of the Treaty of Versailles

Who was the leader of the National Woman's Party and a key figure in the women's suffrage movement during the Progressive Era?

• Alice Paul

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• Harriet Tubman

• Susan B. Anthony

What was the main purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

• To encourage the formation of monopolies

• To increase government control over business operations

• To promote fair competition and prevent monopolies in business.

• To limit competition and create a business oligarchy

What was the outcome of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911?

• Increase in wages for factory workers

• No significant changes in labor laws or safety regulations

• Implementation of new labor laws and safety regulations

• Closure of the factory and loss of jobs for workers

What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• It granted the right to own property to all citizens.

• It established the right to bear arms.

• It abolished slavery in the United States.

• It granted women the right to vote.

What was the main focus of the Niagara Movement and the NAACP during the Progressive Era?

• Promote isolationism and non-intervention in foreign affairs

• Fight for civil rights and equality for African Americans

• Support the implementation of prohibition and temperance laws

• Advocate for the expansion of women's rights