APUSH Progressive

Wilson signed the _____ in 1913 that reduced tariffs and provided for levying an _____ on earnings of individuals.

• Underwood Tariff Act; income tax

• Tariff Elimination Act; anti-trust law

• Wilson Tariff Act; uplifting raise

• Progressive Tariff Reform; unfair trade practice protection

What was the purpose of the American Federation of Labor?

• Provided education, medical care, pension, and mortgage loans for military veterans

• A political group that fought for the full social and economic equality for African Americans

• Journalist who brought attention to the social and political problems of the early 1900’s

• A labor union, designed to convince employers to give workers shorter workdays and better working conditions.

Allows people to put laws directly on the ballot by collecting signatures on petitions.

• initiative

• referendum

• recall

• Galveston plan

Examples of Progressivism in the federal government include laws passed to _____ and _____.

• protect workers; regulate business

• encourage child labor; progress business interests

• regulate income; solve poverty

• end racial discrimination; encourage religious acceptance

Point of view of:

• Limited government

• Populists

• Communitarians

• Progressives

POV of:

• Temperance

• Prohibition

• Free Silver

• Free Love

How did the Progressive Era impact the political landscape of the United States?

• The Progressive Era led to increased corruption and inequality in the political system

• The Progressive Era focused solely on economic reforms and ignored political issues

• The Progressive Era advocated for reforms that aimed to address corruption, inequality, and social injustices, leading to a more democratic and regulated political system.

• The Progressive Era had no impact on the political landscape of the United States

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ratified during the Progressive Era, allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators?

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

Who was a prominent leader of the Progressive movement and served as the 26th President of the United States?

• Woodrow Wilson

• William Howard Taft

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

The Progressive Era saw the establishment of which government agency to regulate unfair business practices?

• Federal Trade Commission

• Securities and Exchange Commission

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Federal Communications Commission