Progressive Reformers and Their Goals

Who were the Progressive Reformers during the Progressive Movement?

• People who wanted to maintain the status quo in local governments

• People who aimed to improve life in the city and local government

• People who supported the Gilded Age and its policies

• People who opposed any changes in politics

What was one of the political goals of the Progressive Reformers?

• To increase corruption in local governments

• To support the dominance of the rich in politics

• To end corruption in local governments

• To extend the Gilded Age

What did the Progressive Reformers believe about the Gilded Age?

• It should continue to benefit the rich

• It should come to an end

• It was the best period for local governments

• It should be expanded to other countries

Which amendment led to the creation of income tax in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

• 17th Amendment

• 18th Amendment

What was the purpose of the income tax created by the 16th Amendment?

• To fund wars

• To fix cities

• To build schools

• To support international trade

According to the 16th Amendment, how is the income tax structured?

• Everyone pays the same fixed amount

• Everyone is taxed a certain percentage of their income

• Only the wealthy are taxed

• Taxes are collected only during economic crises

What is the principle behind the income tax system introduced by the 16th Amendment?

• The less money you make, the more you pay in taxes

• Everyone pays the same percentage regardless of income

• The more money you make, the more you can afford to give back

• Taxes are optional for those with lower incomes

What was the purpose of the Meat Inspection Act passed in 1906?

• To increase meat production

• To protect the public interest

• To reduce meat prices

• To promote vegetarianism

Who was responsible for passing the Meat Inspection Act in 1906?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Woodrow Wilson

What was the main goal of the Pure Food and Drug Act (FDA)?

• To regulate food imports

• To protect people from unsafe medicines and food

• To promote organic farming

• To increase food production