Heimler APUSH Topic 7.4: Progressive Era

Who were considered Progressives during the Progressive Era?

• A diverse group including church leaders, feminists, and labor union leaders

• Business magnates and industrial leaders

• Only politicians and government officials

• Exclusively members of the Republican Party

What was the primary belief that united the diverse groups of Progressives?

• A focus on individual efforts over collective action

• The need for less government oversight

• The necessity of significant government intervention for societal change

• The importance of grassroots campaigning only

Who was not complimented by being called a 'muckraker'?

• Jacob Riis

• Ida Tarbell

• Teddy Roosevelt

• Upton Sinclair

What amendment allowed for the direct election of senators?

• 19th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

Which amendment established Prohibition?

• 19th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What was the main goal of the initiative, referendum, and recall reforms?

• To increase the power of political bosses

• To give voters more direct control over laws and politicians

• To eliminate all forms of government

• To strengthen the federal government's power over states

Which organization aimed to expand educational opportunities for black children?

• The Niagara Movement

• The NAACP

• The Anti-Saloon League

• The American Temperance Society

What was Teddy Roosevelt's program called?

• The Square Deal

• The Big Deal

• The New Deal

• The Fair Deal

Which act assured consumers that their meat was free from contamination?

• The Meat Inspection Act

• The Pure Food and Drug Act

• The Consumer Protection Act

• The Healthy Eating Act

What was the primary focus of Roosevelt's conservation efforts?

• To promote urban development

• To reserve land for industrial use

• To preserve natural resources and forests

• To increase agricultural production