Progressive Era Wayground Screencast (Slides 60 - 64)

What was the Progressive Era a reaction to?

• The Renaissance

• Industrialization, urbanization, and immigration

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Progressive Era?

• Economic growth

• Space exploration

• Social reform

• Political accountability

Who were the wealthy individuals mentioned as having too much power during the Progressive Era?

• Albert Einstein and Isaac Newton

• Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla

• Andrew Carnegie and John Rockefeller

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

What was the purpose of the Civil Service Act?

• To increase immigration

• To build more schools

• To promote industrialization

• To test applicants for government jobs

What did muckrakers do during the Progressive Era?

• Led military campaigns

• Exposed societal issues

• Invented new technologies

• Built skyscrapers