Lesson 13.1 The Roots of Progressivism

Who generally believed that industrialism and urbanization created many social problems?

• Progressives

• Industrialists

• Urban planners

• Economists

What did most progressives agree the government should do?

• Reduce taxes

• Take a more active role in solving social problems

• Increase industrial production

• Limit urbanization

What does the 17th Amendment call for?

• Indirect election of senators

• Direct election of senators

• Election of the president

• Election of governors

What was one of the main achievements of the muckrakers?

• They uncovered corruption in the oil industry, beef industry, politics, poverty, and crime in the cities.

• They established new educational institutions and universities.

• They led the movement for women's suffrage and voting rights.

• They developed new technologies for industrial production.

Who among the following was a key figure in the Democracy reform category?

• Jacob Riis

• Lincoln Steffens

• Robert La Follette

• Ida Tarbell

What was one of the suggested reforms for Democracy?

• Direct Primary for Parties

• Temperance Movement

• Uncovering corruption in the oil industry

• Regulating Big Business

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire led to reforms in which areas?

• Women's suffrage

• Zoning laws, building codes, and health codes

• Prohibition

• Direct election of senators

What did the Temperance Movement lead to?

• Women's Suffrage (19th Amendment)

• Direct Election of Senators (17th Amendment)

• Prohibition (18th Amendment)

• Child Labor Laws

Which reformers were involved in Regulating Big Business?

• Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul

• Eugene Debs and Presidents Roosevelt, Taft, and Wilson

• Charles Edward Russell and Lincoln Steffens

• John Spargo and Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

Which reform is associated with the 19th Amendment?

• Direct Primary for Parties

• Women's Suffrage

• Child Labor Laws

• Socialism support under Debs