Progressive Era Social Reforms and Figures

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era in the United States?

• To expand American territory overseas.

• To solve social and economic problems caused by industrialization.

• To establish a monarchy in the United States.

• To promote agricultural development over industrial growth.

What was the main purpose of "muckraking" journalism during the Progressive Era?

• To entertain readers with fictional stories.

• To promote new industrial technologies.

• To expose corruption and social problems in society.

• To advertise new consumer products.

Why did Henry Ford decide to pay his workers an unusually high wage of $5 per day in 1914?

• To prevent his workers from joining labor unions.

• To ensure his workers could afford to buy the cars they produced.

• To comply with new government regulations on wages.

• To attract the most skilled workers from other industries.

Which labor organization advocated for the rights of all wage workers, including immigrants and unskilled laborers, during the Progressive Era?

• The American Federation of Labor (AFL).

• The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).

• The Knights of Labor.

• The National Labor Union.

What was a significant concern for progressives regarding industrial capitalism?

• Increased opportunities for skilled workers.

• Enhanced worker autonomy in factories.

• Exploitation of labor and concentration of wealth.

• Decreased need for supervision in the workplace.

Which country pioneered social legislation like health insurance and old-age pensions, influencing the idea of government action to address social problems?

• United States

• Canada

• Germany

• Great Britain

Which of the following was a reform introduced during the Progressive Era to increase direct democratic participation?

• Appointment of city managers by experts.

• Election of senators by state legislatures.

• Adoption of initiatives and referendums.

• Limiting voter registration requirements.

What was a key difference between Booker T. Washington's and W.E.B. Du Bois's approaches to improving the lives of African Americans?

• Washington advocated for vocational education and economic self-sufficiency, while Du Bois pushed for immediate civil and political rights.

• Washington believed in "persistent, manly agitation," while Du Bois emphasized mutual dependence.

• Washington co-founded the NAACP, while Du Bois led the Tuskegee Institute.

• Washington sought to maintain separate social spheres, while Du Bois advocated for segregation.