Progressive Era

Which of the following was a focus of the Progressive Era?

• Improving working conditions

• Promoting international trade

• Expanding the railway system

• Developing new technologies

Which of the following scientific advancements was a focus during the Progressive Era?

• Development of vaccines

• Discovery of DNA structure

• Invention of the steam engine

• Advancements in quantum mechanics

During the Progressive Era, which scientific field saw significant growth due to public health concerns?

• Genetics

• Microbiology

• Astrophysics

• Quantum physics

Which scientific concept was crucial in addressing urban sanitation issues during the Progressive Era?

• Germ theory

• Theory of relativity

• Quantum mechanics

• Plate tectonics

What was a major scientific contribution to food safety during the Progressive Era?

• Pasteurization

• Genetic modification

• Cryogenics

• Nanotechnology

Which of the following experiments was pivotal in the Progressive Era for understanding disease transmission?

• Pasteur's swan neck flask experiment

• Mendel's pea plant experiments

• Einstein's photoelectric effect

• Rutherford's gold foil experiment

Which scientific principle was applied to improve workplace safety during the Progressive Era?

• Ergonomics

• Thermodynamics

• Electromagnetism

• Quantum entanglement

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Which of the following was a real-world application of science during the Progressive Era to improve public health?

• Water chlorination

• Nuclear power

• Space exploration

• Genetic engineering

Which scientific advancement during the Progressive Era helped in the fight against infectious diseases?

• Antibiotics

• Vaccination

• Radiation therapy

• Gene therapy

What role did chemistry play in the Progressive Era's efforts to improve food quality?

• Development of preservatives

• Creation of synthetic fibers

• Advancement in polymer science

• Discovery of noble gases