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WorksheetsProgressive Era Test
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 6hrs 15mins
In the United States, many reforms movements of the early 1900’s were the result of
the industrialization and growth of cities.
the decline in immigration
the increase of rights given to the average person.
the increase in taxes.
In the early 1900’s, a common belief of most Progressives was that
laws could help solve social and economic problems.
laws against immigration will cause less problems.
the government needs to give less money to help reform America.
The Progressive Movement was most concerned with
The rights of the Robber Barons
helping the nation adapt to the changes resulting from industrialization.
controlling the stock market and business investments.
healing the split in America caused by the Civil War.
A major goal of the Progressive Movement was to
discourage the growth of labor unions
increase the power and influence of big business over the government
reduce the amount of products produced by farmers
eliminate unfair business practices
During the Progressive Era, the muckrakers were most effective in reaching the public through their
leadership roles in powerful corporations
Television advertisement
novels, political cartoons, and articles in newspapers
petitions to the government
The muckrakers of the Progressive Era and the investigative reporters of today are SIMILAR in that both
tried to expose corruption to the public
wanted the government to keep the “hands off” policy
tried to increase the spirit of patriotism
decrease the power of voters
Cartoons by Thomas Nast and books such as Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle illustrate how the arts in the United States
were just beginning to reach the public
created demands for reforms in society
centered on themes from nature
were ignored by the public
The primary contribution of the muckrakers in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s was to
expose corruption and scandals in big business and the government
petition the government to open free land in the western settlements
promote the idea of competition and free trade
encourage public support for immigration
The Gilded Age was a period of time
when the “American Dream” was a reality
when America looked good but was actually corrupt
when America went through a gold boom
when America began to split over slavery
The primary goal of President Roosevelt was to
support the rights of African Americans in the South
promote the oil industry
reform the schools of the nation
increase public interest in conservation efforts
Which helped to bring about the Federal Meat Inspection laws in the Progressive Era?
writings of muckrakers
economic demands of cattlemen
the unhealthy conditions of newly arrived immigrants
a decrease in farm exports
Progressives favored direct election of Senators because they wanted
the power of Congress to increase
politicians to become stronger
state legislatures to be more powerful
political corruption to lessen
Support for the civil service reform in the 1880’s was a reaction to the
spoil system
abuse of government agencies
cheating during primary elections
petitions filed by voters on corruption
What is generally considered to be Theodore Roosevelt’s greatest contribution to the Progressive Movement?
His willingness to support big business.
His success in limited factory wages.
His support of monopolies.
His success as a leader of the conservation movement
The purpose of political reforms of initiative, recall, and referendum was to provide opportunities for citizens to
control campaign spending
reduce government spending
gain greater control of their government
increase voter turnout at elections
By creating the primary, referendum, and recall system, reformers hoped to
decrease the power of state registered voters
increase the power of voters and stop corruption
allow the government to make important decisions for the state
select laws that would limit the power of the people
Both Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson believed that the role of government should be
regulate big business
replace company officials
provide jobs for the unemployed
own public utilities
The Square Deal was a plan created by Roosevelt that
promised all Americans an equal chance to succeed
guaranteed equal opportunity o the middle class only
stated corruption was no longer legal in America
promised equal rights for minorities
Which belief was held by most Progressives?
The government should own American industries.
Housing and health care should remain private.
The government should protect agriculture.
The government should stop unfair business practices.
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the Progressive movements proposed an increased
effort to reduce discrimination against minority groups
use of the Federal Government power to correct social and economic problems
public acceptance of government corruption
commitment by the Federal Government to Big Business
The Civil Service Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission were SIMILAR because they both
used weapons to fight crime
tried to regulate business or government to end corruption
used illegal methods of fighting corruption
joined together as a team to fight corruption
The Pure Food and Drug Act required all food companies to have inspections of the food making process in the factories and
list all ingredients on the package
give money to people who ate bad food
to guarantee the food was clean
to pay back customers with spoiled food
The power given in the 17th Amendment to directly elect Senators was added to the Constitution because
reformers felt that if people had more control over who was elected to the Senate, they would elect people who were not involved in corruption
the city bosses felt they had a better chance at being elected if they people voted directly
reformers felt that there was more of a chance for corruption of people could directly elect Senators
people wanted to keep women out of government, if men had the right to directly elect Senators, no women would be chosen
The Temperance Movement aimed at banning alcohol and improving society, advocates (supporters) of this program were successful by helping to pass the
15th Amendment
14th Amendment
18th Amendment
1st Amendment
Women wanted the right to vote because
it gave them something to do on Election Day
it gave them political power
it decreased the amount of power men had
it increased the amount of power immigrants had
