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Worksheets6-1 Progressivism American History
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
A time when many Americans tried to improve their society is known as what?
Americanization
Progressivism
Regressivism
none of the above
What was Progressivism a reaction against?
laissez faire economics
Nationalism
Imperialism
Anti-Communism sentiment
Which of the following are examples of people who are Progressives
members of both major political parties
urban and educated
middle class Americans
jouralists, social workers, educators, politicians
Progressives wanted government to take a more __________________ role?
neutral
pro-Europe
passive
active
Muckrakers were writers labeled by President Roosevelt who loved what?
scandal and corruption
higher taxes
invading foreign countries
Homestead movement
Why did progressives want to reform city and local governments?
taxes were too high in many cities
unemployment was a serious issue in all cities
voter fraud was an issue on the West Coast
leaders typically chose friends to run departments who had no knowledge on how it worked
This permits citizens to introduce legislation and it requires the legislature to vote on it
referendum
initiative
recall
direct primary
All party members can vote for a candidate to run in the general election
referendum
recall
initiative
direct primary
This allows citizens to vote on proposed laws directly. It can also be used to repeal existing laws
referendum
initiative
recall
direct primary
This is a special election used to remove an elected official before his or her term is expired
referendum
initiative
recall
direct primary
The direct election of US Senators was allowed because of what amendment?
16th
17th
18th
19th
How were US Senators elected before the 17th Amendment?
state legislatures chose them
governors of each state chose them
The richest person in the state was chosen
mayor of the largest city was chosen
The women's suffrage movement began in 1848. When did women officially earn the right to vote?
1878
1907
1920
1931
What is suffrage?
the right to drive
the right to end suffering
the right to vote
the right to a free education
Which states gave women the right to vote first? Mark all that apply
Wyoming and Idaho
Nebraska and Kansas
New York and Massachusetts
Utah and Colorado
What was the purpose of NAWSA -National American Women Suffrage Association
get women to become politically active
hire more women for industrial jobs
to allow women to drive
to allow all women into the military
Mark all examples of someone who is politically active
delivering speeches
handing out pamphlets
voting
lobbying
Contacting a political leader personally to explain your concerns and try to get them to vote a certain way is an example of
referendum
expulsion
bribery
lobbying
What amendment gave women the right to vote?
15
17
18
19
Which of the following are examples of non-violent protests - mark all that apply
hunger strikes
blocking sidewalks
picketing
chained themselves to lampposts
