GO.10 Progressive Era Amendments Quiz

What did people believe had created many problems during the Progressive Era?

• The rise of democracy

• Urbanization and industrialization

• The decline of agriculture

• The expansion of global trade

What was a common sentiment about the government during the Progressive Era?

• Strong support for government policies

• Indifference towards government actions

• Lack of faith in the government

• Satisfaction with government transparency

Which of the following was NOT one of the problems the Progressives hoped to change?

• Racial equality

• Government corruption

• Safety of food and medicine

• Expansion of the railroad system

What issue related to children was a concern for the Progressives?

• Education reform

• Child labor

• Vaccination programs

• Juvenile justice

Which of the following was a problem the Progressives aimed to address concerning urban society?

• Filth and crime

• Lack of public parks

• Traffic congestion

• Housing shortages

What was one of the social issues the Progressives fought for?

• Women's rights

• Religious freedom

• Free public transport

• Universal basic income

What aspect of government did the Progressives seek to reform?

• Taxation policies

• Foreign diplomacy

• Government corruption

• Electoral college system

Which amendments to the U.S. Constitution were added during the Progressive Era?

• 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th Amendments

• 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th Amendments

• 16th, 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments

• 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd Amendments

What does the 16th Amendment allow Congress to do?

• Regulate interstate commerce

• Lay and collect taxes on incomes without apportionment among the states

• Establish a national bank

• Declare war

What was one of the reasons the government passed the tax policy mentioned in the slide?

• To decrease revenue for the military

• To help pay for programs to help those in need

• To reduce support by states in the south and west

• To ensure that smaller businesses pay more taxes