U.S. II Progressive Movement Lesson 1

What social movement arose in the 1890s to tackle the social problems brought by industrialization, urbanization, and immigration?

• Progressivism

• Socialism

• Communism

• Capitalism

Who was a leading muckraker and magazine editor known for publishing stories about political corruption?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Jacob Riis

• Frank Norris

• Upton Sinclair

What did Jacob Riis's photographs reveal?

• Life in urban slums

• Political corruption

• Unsafe meatpacking conditions

• Railroad monopolies

Which novel by Upton Sinclair revealed the unsafe and unsanitary conditions of Chicago meatpacking plants?

• The Jungle

• The Octopus

• The Grapes of Wrath

• The Great Gatsby

What was the impact of muckrakers' work on society?

• Increased support for progressivism

• Decreased interest in social reform

• Strengthened political corruption

• Reduced awareness of social issues

What laws were passed as a result of Progressive reforms?

• Laws to end child labor and break up monopolies

• Laws to increase child labor

• Laws to support monopolies

• Laws to reduce worker safety

What event led to the passing of laws to protect worker safety?

• A fire at a garment factory

• A railroad strike

• A political scandal

• A meatpacking plant inspection

What did followers of the Social Gospel believe would improve society?

• Following the Bible's teachings about charity and justice

• Increasing industrialization

• Expanding urbanization

• Promoting political corruption

What services did settlement houses offer to the poor?

• Child care and classes in English

• Political advice

• Financial investments

• Real estate services

Who founded Hull House in Chicago?

• Jane Addams

• Lincoln Steffens

• Upton Sinclair

• Frank Norris