Progressive Era Reading Quiz

What era in the United States is referred to as the Gilded Age?

• Early 18th century

• Late 19th century

• Mid 20th century

• Early 21st century

Which of the following was NOT a factor that fueled the flames of discontent that ignited Progressivism?

• Industrial Brutality

• Urban Misery

• The Immigrant Influx

• Technological Advancements

What did the Progressives see as a necessary policy to help immigrants adapt to their new lives?

• Stricter immigration laws

• Better integration and anti-immigrant sentiment

• Deportation of immigrants

• Isolation of immigrant communities

What was the prevailing ideology of Social Darwinism based on?

• The theory of relativity

• The theory of evolution

• The theory of gravity

• The theory of natural selection

Who was a journalist that exposed the harsh realities of factory life through muckraking journalism?

• Jane Addams

• Louis Brandeis

• Ida Tarbell

• Charles Darwin

Which of the following was a key focus of the Social Justice Warriors during the Progressive Era?

• Promoting environmental protection

• Providing essential services like healthcare and childcare

• Advocating for the right to vote

• Supporting corporate monopolies

What was one of the main goals of the Progressives in terms of remaking democracy?

• Increasing corporate power

• Reducing voter participation

• Implementing direct primaries

• Supporting child labor

Which act was passed to curb the power of trusts and promote fairer business practices?

• The Voting Rights Act

• The Sherman Antitrust Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Social Security Act

Who were notable suffragists that campaigned for women's right to vote during the Progressive Era?

• Jane Addams and Florence Kelley

• Ida B. Wells and Mary Church Terrell

• Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Alice Paul and Lucy Burns

What was one of the significant outcomes of the Progressive efforts for the working class?

• Increased corporate monopolies

• Improved working conditions and safety standards

• Decreased union strength

• Reduced public services