Progressive Era Review

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Based on the excerpt, with which statement would Steffens agree?

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Political machines have corrupted many of America's cities.

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Which of the following is NOT a part of Theodore Roosevelt's progressive reform deal?

• Control Corporations
• Consumer protection
• Clayton's Anti-Trust Act
• Conservation of natural resources

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Clayton's Anti-Trust Act

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Who informed the public of the appalling working conditions of meat packing plants with the book "The Jungle?"

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Upton Sinclair

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Who outlined the Progressive reforms of the American public and gave his presidential campaign the name "Square Deal?"

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Theodore Roosevelt

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What woman was responsible for creating many settlement houses, most notably the Hull House?

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Jane Addams

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What name was given to the group of investigative reporters who wrote books, news articles or magazine articles to persuade public opinion about corrupt businesses or government?

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Muckrakers

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Who wrote The History of Standard Oil, a book which describes how John D. Rockefeller used ruthless business practices in the oil industry?

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Ida Tarbell

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Which action best describes a reform supported by President Woodrow Wilson? Options: reorganization of the banking and monetary systems, adoption of a bimetallic standard and paper currency, legislation to increase tariffs and eliminate income taxes, regulations requiring equal pay for minorities and women.

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reorganization of the banking and monetary systems

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16th Amendment

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Federal Income Tax

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17th Amendment

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Direct Election of Senators