Progressive Era Quiz

What was the main goal of the Progressives during the Progressive Era?

• To maintain the status quo

• To work towards making society better

• To increase industrial production

• To expand the territory of the United States

Which of the following issues was NOT a focus of the Progressives during the Progressive Era?

• Worker’s rights

• Space exploration

• Child labor

• Conservation

Which social issue addressed by the Progressives aimed at ending the exploitation of children in the workforce?

• Prohibition

• Child labor

• Suffrage

• Racism

What social issue did the Progressives address that involved the right to vote?

• Health & safety

• Conservation

• Suffrage

• Prohibition

What was a common living situation for many families who could not afford to buy houses in overcrowcrowded cities like New York City and Chicago?

• Luxurious apartments

• Crowded tenements

• Suburban houses

• Government-provided housing

What were some of the issues with tenements in overcrowded cities?

• They were well-designed and safe

• They had running water and electricity

• They were poorly designed, unsafe, and lacked sanitation

• They were spacious and comfortable

What term is used to describe entire neighborhoods of tenement buildings?

• Suburban areas

• Urban slums

• Rural communities

• Downtown districts

Who was Jacob A. Riis and what was his contribution to society?

• A politician who reformed laws

• A photographer who exposed poor living conditions in slums

• A businessman who built tenements

• A doctor who provided free healthcare

What was the name of the settlement house established by Jane Addams and Ellen Starr in Chicago?

• Hull House

• Riis House

• Starr House

• Addams House

What were political machines known for in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

• Promoting fair elections

• Influencing votes and controlling local governments

• Supporting small businesses

• Reducing government corruption