Unit 2 Review - Progressive Era

The strongest survive in nature and the strongest survive in the social and economic competition of a capitalistic society.

• Prosterity Gospel

• Social Gospel

• Social Darwinism

• Great Awakeing

Through reform efforts in health, labor, and education, society could be improved and the poor could make a decent living.

• Monopolistic Practices

• Social Darwinism

• Gilded Age

• Social Gospel

Which group of people would most closely relate to the terms Social Darwinism and laissez-faire?

• Environmentalists

• Big business owners

• Socialists and advocates of government intervention.
• Labor unions fighting for workers' rights.

In the late 1800's, the source of conflict between Railroad companies and farmers was (a)  

• Competition from horse-drawn carria
• High shipping rates imposed by rail
• Government subsidies for railroads.
• Low demand for agricultural product

Which labor leader is most closely associated with socialism and the control of production by laborers.

• Eugene V. Debs
• Samuel Gompers
• John L. Lewis
• Cesar Chavez

How did business monopolies most negatively affect consumers?

• by limiting choices and raising prices.

• increase competition among companies.

• Monopolies provide consumers with more product options.
• Business monopolies lower prices for consumers.

What was a major issue with the government's enforcement of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act of 1890?

• The law lacked the necessary enforcement mechanisms.

• It was opposed by third parties like the Populists.

• It included provisions requiring the government to purchase silver.

• It mandated the breakup of all monopolies, regardless of their influence.

What term best describes business combinations that limit competition in the market?

• Mergers

• Monopolies/Trusts

• Cartels

• Conglamorates

Who wrote "The Jungle" highlighting unsanitary conditions in the Meatpacking Industry?

• F. Scott Fitzgerald
• Upton Sinclair
• Ernest Hemingway
• Mark Twain

What is a Muckraker?

• A muckraker is a type of agricultural tool.
• A muckraker is a politician who promotes environmental policies.
• A muckraker is a journalist who exposes corruption and social injustices.
• A muckraker is a social media influencer focused on lifestyle content.