Woodrow Wilson and Progressive Era Policies Quiz

What was Woodrow Wilson's approach to politics?

• Relying on charisma and charm

• Using sincerity and moral appeal

• Employing aggressive tactics

• Focusing on economic policies

What did Wilson aim to attack with the phrase "the triple wall of privilege"?

• The military, the press, and the public

• The tariff, the banks, and the trusts

• The economy, the judiciary, and the legislature

• The education system, the healthcare system, and the infrastructure

Which bill did Wilson convince Congress to pass in 1913 to address the tariff issue?

• The Clayton Antitrust Act

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Underwood Tariff Bill

• The Adamson Act

What did the 16th Amendment, ratified in 1913, enable Congress to collect?

• Sales tax

• Property tax

• Graduated income tax

• Tariff duties

What did the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 establish?

• A single national bank

• A system of 12 regional Federal Reserve banks

• A new currency system

• A federal insurance program

What was the purpose of the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914?

• To regulate labor unions

• To oversee industries engaged in interstate commerce

• To manage agricultural production

• To control the stock market

Which act lengthened the Sherman Act's list of business practices that were deemed objectionable?

• The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914

• The Federal Reserve Act

• The Underwood Tariff Bill

• The Adamson Act

What did the Federal Farm Loan Act of 1916 provide?

• High-interest loans to farmers

• Low-interest rate loans to farmers

• Grants for agricultural research

• Subsidies for crop production

What did the La Follette Seaman's Act of 1915 aim to improve?

• Working conditions for factory workers

• Living conditions for sailors

• Safety standards for railroads

• Environmental regulations for shipping

What did the Workingmen's Compensation Act of 1916 provide?

• Unemployment benefits

• Assistance to federal civil-service employees during disability

• Retirement pensions

• Health insurance for workers