Progressive Era Quiz

Which of the following was NOT a key belief of Progressives?

• Trust in big businesses to regulate themselves

• Support for workers' rights and labor unions

• Advocacy for political reforms such as direct democracy and women's suffrage

• Promoting efficient government through reforms

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified during the Progressive Era, allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people?

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What was the main goal of the Progressive movement in the early 20th century?

• To promote traditional values

• To advocate for a return to monarchy

• To address social problems caused by industrialization and urbanization

• To expand the power of big businesses

The book "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair led to what significant legislation related to food safety?

• Meat Inspection Act

• Pure Food and Drug Act

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Federal Reserve Act

Who was a prominent female leader in the Progressive movement who fought for women's suffrage?

• Margaret Sanger

• Florence Kelley

• Jane Addams

• Susan B. Anthony

Who was a famous Progressive Era president known for his "Square Deal" policies?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Woodrow Wilson

• Calvin Coolidge

What was the name of the journalist who exposed political corruption and social injustices in the early 20th century?

• Ida B. Wells

• Lincoln Steffens

• William Randolph Hearst

• John Dewey

What was the main purpose of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) during the Progressive Era?

• To promote pro-business policies

• To support Child Labor

• To fight for Black civil rights

• To expand U.S. territories

Which Progressive Era amendment granted women the right to vote?

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Which reform allowed citizens to directly propose and vote on laws without the involvement of the state legislature?

• Referendum

• Initiative

• Recall

• Prohibition