A.P. U.S. Period 7.4

What was the primary goal of muckraking journalists during the Progressive Era?

• To entertain the public with sensational stories

• To expose societal problems and prompt reform

• To promote political machines and their leaders

• To document historical events without commentary

Which muckraker exposed the unsanitary practices and lack of regulation in the meatpacking industry?

• Lincoln Steffens

• Ida B. Wells

• Upton Sinclair

• Jacob Riis

Ida Tarbell's "History of the Standard Oil Company" primarily focused on exposing which issue?

• Political corruption

• Unsanitary working conditions

• Economic inequality and monopolistic business practices

• Racial injustice and lynching

Which of the following organizations adopted a more radical approach to women's suffrage, including disruptive protests and hunger strikes?

• National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)

• Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)

• Alpha Suffrage Club

• National Woman's Party (NWP)

What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson (1896) in the context of segregation?

• It outlawed segregation in all public facilities

• It established the "separate but equal" doctrine

• It granted voting rights to African Americans

• It led to the immediate desegregation of schools

What action did President Woodrow Wilson take regarding segregation during his presidency?

• He actively worked to dismantle Jim Crow laws across the South.

• He screened the pro-segregation film "Birth of a Nation" in the White House.

• He appointed the first African American to his cabinet.

• He publicly condemned the "separate but equal" doctrine.

Which of the following best describes Booker T. Washington's approach to achieving equality for African Americans?

• Advocating for immediate political and social equality through direct action.

• Emphasizing economic self-sufficiency and technical education as a path to gradual equality.

• Forming alliances with white progressive leaders to challenge segregation in federal agencies.

• Promoting cultural assimilation and the abandonment of distinct African American identity.

What is the purpose of a "recall" in the context of political reforms?

• To allow citizens to propose new laws directly.

• To enable voters to remove an elected official from office before their term ends.

• To refer a legislative act to the voters for final approval or rejection.

• To ensure that all ballots are cast anonymously to prevent voter intimidation.

In a city manager system of government, what is the primary role of the city manager?

• To serve as the elected head of the city, holding most administrative authority.

• To act as a ceremonial figurehead with limited power.

• To be an expert hired by the city council to oversee daily city operations and business.

• To lead a commission where each member is responsible for a specific city department.

Which of the following was a significant factor contributing to increased immigration restrictions in the United States during the 1920s?

• A widespread labor shortage that required skilled workers from abroad.

• The desire to promote cultural diversity and exchange with other nations.

• Fears of foreign ideologies like communism and anarchism, exacerbated by events like the Sacco and Vanzetti case.

• International agreements that mandated a reduction in global migration flows.