The Progressive Era

What was the main goal of the progressive movement?

• Promote traditional values

• Address social and political issues

• Expand the power of the monarchy

• Encourage economic inequality

Who were the muckrakers and what role did they play during the progressive era?

• Journalists and writers who exposed corruption and social issues through investigative reporting

• Artists who promoted traditional values

• Inventors who revolutionized the industrial sector

• Politicians who supported corrupt practices

What were some of the key reforms implemented during the progressive era?

• Tax cuts for big business

• Expansion of child labor

• Some key reforms implemented during the progressive era included the regulation of big business, labor reforms, women's suffrage, and conservation efforts.

• Limiting the rights of women

Who were some of the prominent leaders of the progressive movement?

• Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, and George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson, and Jane Addams

• Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks

• Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Benito Mussolini

What impact did the progressive era have on women's suffrage?

• Advocated for women's rights and led to the passage of the 19th Amendment

• Had no impact on women's suffrage

• Caused a decrease in women's rights

• Led to the passage of the 18th Amendment instead

How did the progressive era address issues of urbanization and industrialization?

• Ignoring the need for safety regulations and labor reforms

• Supporting the growth of monopolies and trusts

• Encouraging child labor and unsafe working conditions

• Reforms such as improving working conditions, regulating monopolies, and implementing safety standards

What role did the media play in shaping public opinion during the progressive era?

• The media had no impact on public opinion during the progressive era

• The media only reported on entertainment and celebrity gossip during the progressive era

• The media exposed social and political issues, advocated for reform, and influenced public perception of key figures and events.

• The media actively discouraged public engagement with social and political issues during the progressive era

What were some of the challenges and opposition faced by the progressive movement?

• Lack of public interest and support

• Support from political machines, big businesses, and conservative politicians

• Resistance from political machines, big businesses, and conservative politicians

• No opposition or challenges faced at all

How did the progressive era impact the role of the federal government in regulating business and industry?

• Increased federal government regulations on business and industry

• No impact on federal government regulations on business and industry

• Decreased federal government regulations on business and industry

• Increased state government regulations on business and industry

What lasting legacy did the progressive era leave on American society and politics?

• Increase in corruption and political scandals

• Reversal of civil rights advancements

• Economic recession and decline

• Implementation of social and political reforms