Chapter 7 Reading Quiz

the naturalization of immigrants.

westward expansion.

rapid industrialization.

environmental conservation.

continuous droughts

overproduction by farmers

increased demand for food

government regulation of prices

big business.

farmers.

middle-class reformers.

socialists.

limits on foreign investments.

an end to the gold standard.

the Federal Reserve System.

insurance for all bank deposits.

expanding the power of the legislative branch

providing equal voting rights to minority groups

basing Senate representation on state population

making the Senate more responsive to the people

mainly urban and middle class

pursued radical alternatives to capitalism

many were women

involved in a variety of reforms in the political, economic, and social realms

tougher literacy tests.

additional poll taxes.

initiative and referendum.

a civil service system.

the free coinage of silver

greater control of the government by the people

expansion of opportunities for immigrants

equality for African Americans

was a birth control advocate.

believed in Social Darwinism.

advocated for the working poor.

was an economist.

prevent unfair business practices.

restrict immigration to the U.S.

abolish private property ownership.

reduce the number of small farms.