The Progressive Era Vocabulary

The 17th Amendment to the United States Constitution deals with which of the following?

• Direct election of Senators

• Abolition of slavery

• Women's suffrage

• Prohibition of alcohol

Define the term 'Conservation'.

• Conservation is the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use.

• Conservation is a method of increasing production.

• Conservation is a type of pollution control.

• Conservation is a form of entertainment.

What is meant by Corporate Power?

• The influence and authority of corporations over economic and political decisions.

• A type of renewable energy used by corporations.

• A legal term for corporate bankruptcy.

• A corporate social responsibility initiative.

The term 'Bull Moose Party' is defined as:

• A political party founded by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912

• A nickname for the Democratic Party

• A term used to describe a strong economy

• A movement for animal rights

The term 'Square Deal' is defined as:

• a policy aimed at ensuring fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

• a type of real estate transaction involving square-shaped properties.

• a mathematical term related to square numbers.

• a culinary technique for cutting food into square pieces.

Upton Sinclair was known for his contributions in which field?

• Literature

• Science

• Politics

• Art

The term 'Social Reform' is defined as:

• A change in social order to improve society

• A political movement

• An economic policy

• A technological advancement

Which description matches the picture shown?

• It requires food and drugs to be labeled and created the Food and Drug Administration

• It outlawed unfair practices railroads used on farmers

• It required mandatory meat inspections

• It gave the government more power to dissolve trusts and monopolies

The term 'Monroe Doctrine' is defined as:

• A U.S. foreign policy opposing European colonialism in the Americas.

• A doctrine promoting European intervention in American affairs.

• A policy advocating for free trade between the U.S. and Europe.

• A principle supporting the colonization of Africa by European powers.

The Temperance Movement was a social movement against what?

• Alcohol consumption

• Smoking

• Gambling

• Child labor