The Progressive Era

Who was president during the progressive era?

• William McKinley

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

What are some examples of bad working conditions faced by America of that era?

• long work hours

• work rewards

• money

• breaks at work

What "change" were unions demanding exactly?

• They wanted higher wages and better working conditions for workers

• They wanted higher wages

• They wanted better working conditions

• They wanted to lead the company

What was the first labor union?

• Labor of Knights

• The Knights of Labor

• The Knights and Armors

• The Knights

A boycott is...

• People agree not to buy goods made by certain companies

• People agree to buy products

• A union of protestors

• A union

Who was Jane Addams?

• She started a settlement house in Chicago.

• She founded Chicago City.

• She was a famous nurse.

• She was a teacher

What does conservation mean?

• To conserve your energy.

• Land

• The protection and saving of undeveloped land.

• To save.

What is a strike?

• Workers refused to work until business owners agree to their demands.

• Workers refuse to sell products for their company.

• Workers were ok with working and the conditions at their jobs.

• The workers wanted to have equal pay.

A major goal of the Progressive movement was to

• grow the economy.

• support government control of factory production.

• encourage immigration from southern and eastern Europe.

• correct the economic and social issues of industrial society.

During the Progressive Era, new amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment number created a national income tax?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th