Core Knowledge: Volume 2, Chapter 2

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified during the Progressive Era, granted women the right to vote?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Who were the leaders of the women's suffrage movement and two of the key figures in the Progressive Era?

• Harriet Tubman

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Rosa Parks

Which organization, founded by W.E.B. Du Bois and others, aimed to fight for civil rights and equality for African Americans?

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

• American Federation of Labor (AFL)

• National Women's Suffrage Association (NWSA)

Which book, written by Upton Sinclair, exposed the unsanitary and dangerous conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to the passage of the Meat Inspection Act?

• The Jungle

• The Grapes of Wrath

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• How the Other Half Lives

What was the significance of Jacob Riis's book "How the Other Half Lives" in the Progressive Era?

• It promoted environmental conservation.

• It advocated for women's suffrage.

• It criticized the banking system.

• It exposed the harsh living conditions of immigrants in New York City.

What is the definition of "progress"?

• The preservation of traditional customs and values

• A decline in societal advancements and improvements

• Forward or onward movement toward a destination or goal

• The maintenance of the status quo and resistance to change

What is a civic center?

• A center for studying ancient civilizations

• A facility for professional sports events

• A center for wildlife conservation and research

• A building for public performances, sporting events, etc.

What does it mean when people are called progressive?

• they are a person who wants to move towards certain desired goals.

• They are a person who wants to see things improve.

What does it mean when a person is progressive?

• they are a person who wants to move towards certain desired goals.

• They are a person who wants to see things improve.

What does the French term "Laissez-faire" mean?

• "Let it be" or "leave it alone", meaning non-interference in economic affairs by the government.

• A style of dance originating from French ballrooms

• A philosophy advocating for strict government regulation and intervention in the economy

• A technique for painting landscapes popularized by French Impressionist artists