Module 5 Quizs

What problems did Progressive Reformers hope to solve?

• Problems in the areas of healthcare and government, personal life, social life, and air conditions.

• Problems in the areas of media, business management, child welfare, and living conditions.

• Problems in the areas of politics and government, business, social welfare, and labor conditions.

• All of the above.

Answer explanation

Progressive Reformers aimed to address issues in politics and government, business practices, social welfare, and labor conditions, seeking to improve society and promote fairness and justice.

Why did we want to get rid of political machines?

• it was too easy to be corrupt and it was considered to be undemocratic

• people didn't participate in the elections

• there wasn't anyone willing to become a part of the machines

• most people thought they were too much like a labor union

Answer explanation

Political machines were often corrupt and undermined democratic processes, leading to a desire for reform. This corruption made it easy for leaders to manipulate elections and maintain power without genuine public support.

Who were the Muckrakers?

• Investors seeking to make a fortune in the stock market.

• Journalists who wrote about injustices and exposed the filth of society

• People who mopped the floors at meat packing facilities in Chicago.

• The nickname given to President T. Roosevelt's cabinet.

Answer explanation

The Muckrakers were journalists who investigated and reported on societal issues, exposing corruption and injustices, particularly during the Progressive Era. They played a crucial role in raising public awareness about societal problems.

The goals of muckraking journalists were to

• advertise the economic benefits of industrialization.

• describe and illustrate the problems within American society.

• encourage European immigration through advertising in European newspapers.

• attract rural residents to move into the urban centers.

Answer explanation

Muckraking journalists aimed to expose societal issues, highlighting corruption and injustices in America. Their work focused on describing and illustrating the problems within American society, making this the correct choice.

Which of the following was a part of the government reforms led by Governor Robert La Follette in Wisconsin?

• the decision to recruit professors to help write laws and provide advice

• the idea that the government should be controlled by big business

• the idea of giving citizens less direct say in the government

• the decision to give tax breaks to railroad companies

Answer explanation

Governor Robert La Follette's reforms included recruiting professors to help draft laws, emphasizing expertise in governance. This contrasts with the other options, which suggest less citizen involvement and favoring big business.

• Overcrowding
• High crime rate
• Poor sanitation

In the early 1900s, these problems were most directly a result of

• muckrakers’ influence

• conservation programs

• westward migration

• rapid urbanization

Answer explanation

In the early 1900s, rapid urbanization led to overcrowding, high crime rates, and poor sanitation as cities expanded quickly to accommodate growing populations, making this the most direct cause of these issues.

What was the primary goal of the Progressive Era reformers?

• To increase military spending

• To address social and political issues caused by industrialization

• To expand the United States' territory

• To promote isolationism in foreign policy

Answer explanation

The primary goal of Progressive Era reformers was to address social and political issues caused by industrialization, such as labor rights, women's suffrage, and corruption in government, rather than military spending or territorial expansion.

How did Wilson compensate for the reduced government income resulting from his lowering of tariffs?

• cutting government expenses

• creating an income tax

• taxing businesses

• charging federal interest on loans

Answer explanation

Wilson compensated for reduced government income from lower tariffs by creating an income tax, which provided a new revenue source to support government functions.

The 1903 Muller v. Oregon decision upheld

• women’s right to vote.

• higher wages for women.

• women’s right to birth control.

• limited work hours for women.

Answer explanation

The 1903 Muller v. Oregon decision upheld limited work hours for women, recognizing their need for protection in the workforce due to their roles as mothers and caregivers, rather than addressing voting or wage issues.

The spoils system is...

• A practice in which a political party or politician gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives after winning an election, as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working

• a charitable organizations that provided support services to the urban poor and European immigrants, often including education, healthcare, childcare, and employment resources. 

• One of the first and most famous settlement house created by Jane Addams in Chicago

• The largest and most powerful political machine that ran New York City in the last 1800s

Answer explanation

The spoils system refers to the practice where political parties reward supporters with government jobs after winning elections, incentivizing continued loyalty and effort towards the party's success.