Muckrakers and Progressives Quiz

Who was the author of "The Jungle," a novel that exposed the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry?

• Ida Tarbell

• Upton Sinclair

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which muckraker is known for their work in exposing the corruption of the Standard Oil Company?

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Tarbell

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

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Describe how muckrakers contributed to social change during the Progressive Era.

• They wrote fictional stories to entertain the public.

• They exposed societal issues through investigative journalism.

• They supported monopolies and large corporations.

• They focused on international affairs rather than domestic issues.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Movement?

• To maintain the status quo in society

• To promote industrial growth at any cost

• To address social issues and reform government and business practices

• To expand the United States' territorial holdings

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Explain the role of women in the Progressive Movement and how they contributed to its goals.

• Women were largely uninvolved in the movement.

• Women focused solely on domestic issues and did not engage in public activism.

• Women played a significant role by advocating for reforms such as suffrage, labor rights, and education.

• Women primarily supported the movement through financial donations.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Who was the founder of Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago that provided social services to immigrants and the poor?

• Florence Kelley

• Ida B. Wells

• Jane Addams

• Alice Paul

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Identify the muckraker who wrote "How the Other Half Lives," highlighting the living conditions of the urban poor.

• Upton Sinclair

• Ida Tarbell

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

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Discuss the impact of muckraking journalism on public policy during the Progressive Era.

• It had little to no impact on public policy.

• It led to increased censorship of the press.

• It spurred public demand for reforms and led to legislative changes.

• It primarily focused on entertainment rather than serious issues.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What was the significance of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution?

• It abolished slavery.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It established Prohibition.

• It limited the terms of the President.

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Analyze how the work of muckrakers influenced the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906.

• Muckrakers had no influence on this legislation.

• Their investigations into food safety issues led to public outcry and legislative action.

• They focused on unrelated issues, such as education reform.

• They supported the food industry's practices.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept