Exploring the Goals of the Progressive Era

The video discusses the Progressive Era, a period from the 1870s to the 1910s focused on reforming American society. It highlights four main goals: protecting social welfare, promoting moral improvement, creating economic reform, and fostering industrial efficiency. Key figures and movements, such as Florence Kelly, the Women's Christian Temperance Union, and muckrakers like Upton Sinclair, are mentioned. The video also covers political reforms, including the secret ballot, initiative, referendum, recall, and the 17th Amendment. Finally, it introduces Progressive presidents who implemented these reforms.

What was the primary aim of the Progressive Movement?

• To establish a new political party

• To return government control to the people and address social injustices

• To promote industrial growth

• To support big businesses

Which organization was known for opening libraries and helping the needy?

• The Red Cross

• The YMCA

• The Salvation Army

• The United Nations

Who was a major figure in the temperance movement?

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Carrie Nation

• Florence Nightingale

What did Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' expose?

• The effects of prohibition

• Poor conditions in the meatpacking industry

• Corruption in politics

• Inequalities in education

What was a major goal of economic reform during the Progressive Era?

• To increase tariffs on imported goods

• To promote free trade

• To ensure equal distribution of wealth

• To deregulate industries

What reform allowed voters to vote in private for their candidate?

• The initiative

• The recall

• The secret ballot

• The referendum

What does the referendum process allow voters to do?

• Select local government officials

• Nominate presidential candidates

• Choose their political party

• Vote on a bill directly

Who was recalled from office in California in 2003?

• Arnold Schwarzenegger

• Gray Davis

• Gavin Newsom

• Jerry Brown

What amendment allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators?

• The 21st Amendment

• The 19th Amendment

• The 17th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

Which president is not considered a Progressive president?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt