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WorksheetsCP USH Unit 2: Populists & Progressives FULL Quiz
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
What was a major weather challenge for farmers in the late 1800s?
High railroad costs
Droughts, storms, and harsh winters
Expensive equipment
Isolation from towns and neighbors
Why did farmers in the late 1800s struggle to repay loans?
They spent too much on luxury goods.
They were paid very little for their crops.
They had no access to banks.
They refused to sell their crops.
Why did farmers need loans in the late 1800s?
To buy new equipment
To invest in the stock market
To buy luxury items
To pay for vacations
How did railroad costs affect farmers in the late 1800s?
Farmers paid high prices to ship crops.
Railroads gave free transportation.
Farmers sold crops at higher prices.
Railroads helped farmers avoid isolation.
What did farmers need loans for in the late 1800s?
Seeds, fertilizer, and food
Entertainment
Building large homes
Traveling to cities
Why did farmers in the late 1800s take out short-term loans?
To buy new machinery
To buy more land and grow more crops
To pay off debts
To invest in the stock market
What was one problem farmers faced when crop prices fell?
They had to sell their land to pay debts
They earned less money for their crops
They could not grow enough food for their families
They had to stop using new machines
How did high interest rates affect farmers?
Farmers paid off loans quickly
Farmers paid back more than they borrowed
Farmers took more loans
Farmers expanded their farms easily
Why did high transportation costs cause problems for farmers?
Farmers had to pay extra for new machines
Railroads charged high prices to ship crops, reducing farmers' profits
Farmers had to sell crops at higher prices
Railroads refused to ship crops far away
What was the main goal of the Populist Party?
To support industrial workers
To support banks and railroads
To represent farmers and workers against big businesses
To promote international trade
What was the main goal of the Populists' reforms?
Increase corporate influence in government
Empower the 'plain people' and reduce corporate power
Promote international trade agreements
Eliminate all forms of taxation
Which reform did the Populists support to increase money supply and cause inflation?
Graduated income tax
Free coinage of silver (bimetallism)
Privatization of railroads
Reduction of corporate taxes
What was the purpose of the Populists' graduated income tax?
To reduce taxes for the wealthy
To shift the tax burden away from poor and middle-class farmers and workers
To eliminate taxes for corporations
To increase taxes on imported goods
Why did the Populists want the government to own railroads and utilities?
To increase corporate profits
To lower high prices for shipping crops
To privatize telegraph and telephone systems
To eliminate competition in transportation
What reform did the Populists want to make the government more democratic by changing how senators were chosen?
Secret ballot
Direct election of senators by popular vote
Shorter workweek
Silver standard
Which amendment allowed the direct election of U.S. senators?
15th Amendment
17th Amendment
19th Amendment
21st Amendment
Which reform did the Populists support to help industrial workers?
Secret ballot
Eight-hour workday
Direct election of senators
Silver standard
What was the purpose of the "Australian ballot" or secret ballot?
To increase voter turnout
To protect voters from intimidation and bribery
To reduce election costs
To promote the silver standard
Why did captains of industry oppose a "silver standard" for money?
They believed it would increase the value of money
They feared losing money due to devaluation of the dollar
They thought it would make gold less valuable
They wanted to increase the amount of money in circulation
Why did industrialists prefer the "gold standard" over the "silver standard"?
It would raise silver's value
It would make the economy stable
It would lower international trade
It would increase money in circulation
What did industrialists worry about if the "silver standard" put more money into circulation?
Prices for goods would go down
Prices for everything would go up
The economy would become more stable
The value of gold would increase
What was the main concern of people who opposed inflation in the late 1800s?
It would make goods cheaper and hurt the economy.
It would make it harder to plan and invest for the future.
It would lead to a decrease in the value of gold.
It would increase the power of the federal government.
What was the main issue between the 'Gold Bugs' and 'Silverites' in the late 1800s?
Should the U.S. monetary system be abolished?
Should the nation's currency be backed by gold or by both gold and silver?
Should taxes on industrialists be increased?
Should a new constitution be adopted?
Who were the 'Gold Bugs'?
Farmers, laborers, and silver miners.
Wealthy bankers, industrialists, and business owners.
Democratic Party supporters.
Populist Party members.
By 1896, which party did the 'Silverites' support?
Republican Party.
Populist Party and Democratic Party.
Federalist Party.
Whig Party.
Who was the leader of the 'Gold Bugs' in the 1896 election?
William Jennings Bryan.
Theodore Roosevelt.
William McKinley.
Grover Cleveland.
What was William Jennings Bryan known for in the 1896 election?
His 'Cross of Gold' speech.
His support for the gold standard.
His role in the Republican Party.
His industrialist policies.
What was the main reason for supporting a currency backed by gold?
It made the currency unpredictable and reduced the value of debts.
It protected wealth and investments from inflation.
It caused inflation, helping farmers.
It was called the 'people's money.'
Why did some groups want unlimited coinage of silver?
To restrict the money supply and keep deflation.
To help creditors and industrialists.
To increase the money supply and cause inflation.
To keep the value of loans and investments.
How did inflation help farmers during the Populist movement?
By lowering crop prices.
By making it easier to pay debts.
By keeping their wealth's value.
By limiting the money supply.
Why did silver miners want unlimited coinage of silver?
They wanted to restrict the money supply.
They hoped the government would buy their silver and guarantee a market.
They believed it would protect the value of loans.
They viewed silver as 'bankers' money.'
Why did creditors support the gold standard?
It caused inflation, making debts easier to repay.
It preserved the value of their loans.
It expanded the money supply, raising prices.
It benefited farmers by increasing crop prices.
What was one result of economic recovery and new gold discoveries after 1896?
Increased demand for free silver
Increased money supply naturally
Decreased political pressure for the gold standard
Start of the 'battle of the standards'
Which Populist reform idea influenced future policies?
Abolition of slavery
Direct election of senators
Establishment of the Federal Reserve
Women's suffrage
What does 'Progressive' mean in the Progressive Era?
Maintaining traditional values
Making things better and moving forward
Returning to agrarian lifestyles
Opposing government intervention
What were some major problems in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Cities were overcrowded, workers were treated unfairly, and children had to work.
Cities were clean, workers were treated fairly, and children went to school.
Big businesses had little power, and the economy was stable.
Farmers had low interest loans.
Who successfully fixed problems in the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Populists
Progressives
Industrialists
Federalists
What was the main goal of the Progressives?
To increase the power of big businesses
To make life safer, cleaner, and fairer for everyone
To reduce the number of cities
To eliminate farming as an industry
What is the Federal Reserve System called?
The "Bank of America"
The "Watchdog of the U.S. Economy"
The "Progressive Bank"
The "Farmer's Bank"
Why was the Federal Reserve created in 1913?
To keep money and banks safe
To raise interest rates for farmers
To stop loans for businesses
To reduce the number of banks
What problem did farmers face in the late 1800s?
Banks charged high interest rates for loans
Farmers had too much money
Farmers got free equipment
Banks stopped giving loans to farmers
What was a goal of lending money to banks during the Populist and Progressive era?
To increase taxes on farmers
To let farmers and others borrow money more easily
To reduce the number of banks in rural areas
To encourage farmers to stop borrowing money
What was a major problem for workers during the Progressive era?
Workers were treated unfairly
Workers had too much power
Workers were paid too much
Workers had too many rights
What was one of the goals of Progressives regarding child labor?
To encourage children to work in factories
To stop kids from working in factories and ensure they could go to school
To increase the number of hours children could work
To reduce the age limit for children to start working
What did Progressives aim to achieve in terms of government corruption?
They wanted leaders who listened to rich businessmen only
They wanted honest leaders who listened to the people
They wanted to increase corruption to benefit businesses
They wanted to eliminate all government positions
What was one of the goals of Progressives regarding public health?
To reduce access to clean food and water
To work for cleaner food, water, and safer living conditions
To increase pollution in cities
To focus only on rural health issues
Which group of people pushed for voting rights during the Progressive era?
Wealthy businessmen
Women
Factory owners
Children
What does the term "constituents" refer to?
People who live in a certain area and are represented by a leader in the government.
Money in the form of coins.
The process of making changes to improve something.
A system of farming where landowners provide tools and seeds.
What is the meaning of "coinage"?
The process of making changes to improve something.
Money in the form of coins or the process of making those coins.
People who live in a certain area and are represented by a leader.
A system of farming where landowners provide tools and seeds.
What does the term "reform" mean?
Money in the form of coins.
The process of making changes to something in order to make it better.
People who live in a certain area and are represented by a leader.
A system of farming where landowners provide tools and seeds.
What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?
It allowed African Americans to own land.
It ended slavery in the United States.
It introduced the concept of sharecropping.
It provided free seeds and tools to farmers.
What was a key feature of sharecropping?
African Americans were given free land and money.
Landowners provided seeds, tools, and sometimes a cabin.
Farmers kept all the crops they grew.
It was a system that abolished slavery completely.
How did sharecropping restrict African Americans after slavery ended?
It allowed them to own land freely.
It forced them to work as slaves again.
It required them to give a large part of their crops to landowners.
It provided them with financial independence.
Why did sharecropping keep many African Americans tied to the land?
They were given too much freedom
They owed more than they earned, keeping them in debt
They were not allowed to grow crops
They were paid high wages
What is the best way to describe sharecropping?
Owning land and farming it independently
Farming someone else’s land but staying stuck in debt
Renting land and paying with money
Trading crops for other goods
What does the 14th Amendment state about citizenship?
Only people born in the U.S. can vote
All people born in the U.S. are citizens and should be treated equally under the law
Only African Americans are granted citizenship
Citizenship is granted only to landowners
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?
It abolished slavery in the United States
It ruled that segregation was illegal
It upheld the idea of 'separate but equal' facilities for Black and white people
It granted voting rights to African Americans
What does the term 'separate but equal' refer to in the context of Plessy v. Ferguson?
Equal rights for all races without segregation
Segregated facilities for Black and white people that were claimed to be equal
Integration of Black and white people in public spaces
Equal opportunities for education regardless of race
What was the legal decision that made segregation in schools, trains, restaurants, and other places possible for many years?
Civil Rights Act
Segregation Legal Act
Jim Crow Laws
15th Amendment
What is the definition of lynching?
A fair trial for accused individuals
A group of people hurting or killing someone without a fair trial
A legal punishment for crimes
A peaceful protest against unfair laws
Why was lynching a problem?
It was a fair way to enforce laws
It gave people equal rights
It hurt Black people and was unfair.
It helped communities feel safe
What were Jim Crow Laws?
Laws that ended segregation
Unfair rules that forced Black and White people to stay separate
Laws that gave Black people the right to vote
Rules that promoted equality
What did the 15th Amendment accomplish?
It ended segregation in schools
It gave Black/African American men the right to vote
It abolished slavery
It created Jim Crow Laws
What was one effect of lynching on communities?
It made people feel safe and secure
It made people afraid and unsafe in their own communities
It promoted fair laws and justice
It ended discrimination
What was an example of segregation under Jim Crow Laws?
Equal access to schools and buses
Separate schools, buses, bathrooms, and water fountains for Black and White people
Black people being treated as more important
Black and White people living in the same neighborhoods
What was the purpose of a poll tax in the context of voting restrictions?
To ensure voters were educated before voting
To charge money that people had to pay before they could vote
To provide financial support for election campaigns
To encourage more people to participate in elections
Why were literacy tests used as a voting restriction method?
To ensure voters understood the political system
To test people's ability to read and write before voting
To encourage education among voters
To simplify the voting process
What was the effect of the Grandfather Clause on voting rights?
It allowed all citizens to vote regardless of their background
It exempted people from poll taxes and literacy tests if their grandfathers could vote
It ensured fair treatment for African Americans during elections
It eliminated racial discrimination in voting
How did the Grandfather Clause primarily affect African Americans?
It gave them equal voting rights
It helped them avoid literacy tests and poll taxes
It mostly benefited white people and hurt Black voters
It encouraged African Americans to participate in elections
What was the overall effect of poll taxes, literacy tests, and the Grandfather Clause?
To promote equality in voting rights
To stop African Americans from voting despite the 15th Amendment
To simplify the voting process for all citizens
To encourage voter participation among minorities
What was the Grandfather Clause designed to do?
Help African Americans vote easily
Only help white people vote easily
Abolish segregation laws
Provide equal voting rights for all
What were Jim Crow laws?
Laws that provided equal rights to African Americans
Laws that enforced segregation in schools, buses, and restaurants
Laws that abolished the Poll Tax
Laws that protected African Americans from violence
Which of the following was a problem faced by African Americans during the Progressive Era?
Equal pay for all jobs
Access to high-paying jobs
Voting restrictions due to literacy tests and poll taxes
Protection from violence by the Ku Klux Klan
Who was W.E.B. Du Bois and what did he work to achieve?
A leader who fought for African American equality and fair schools and jobs
A leader who supported segregation laws
A leader who promoted the Grandfather Clause
A leader who worked to increase literacy tests
What does the term "ratify" mean?
To reject a proposal or treaty
To formally approve or agree to something, usually a law, amendment, or treaty
To create a new law or amendment
To vote against a law or treaty
What did W.E.B. DuBois believe was the best way for African Americans to become leaders and earn respect?
Military service
Education
Political activism
Religious involvement
What was the purpose of the Niagara Movement started by W.E.B. DuBois?
To promote African American art and culture
To ensure Black people had the same rights as everyone else, like voting, attending good schools, and having fair jobs
To establish African American-owned businesses
To create a new political party for African Americans
What organization did W.E.B. DuBois help start to fight for civil rights?
NAACP
Black Panther Party
Urban League
CORE
What was Booker T. Washington's early life like?
He was born free and attended prestigious schools
He started life in slavery and didn’t have freedom when he was young
He was born into wealth and privilege
He was a political leader from a young age
What was the name of the school built to help African Americans learn skills and trades?
Tuskegee Institute
Booker T. Washington School
Freedom Academy
Equality Institute
What did the founder of Tuskegee Institute believe was the best path forward for Black people?
To demand immediate equality
To learn practical skills, work hard, and slowly earn equality
To avoid education and focus on manual labor
To move to different countries for better opportunities
What was one of the goals shared by both W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington?
To create separate schools for African Americans
To achieve equal rights and opportunities
To avoid conflict with white leaders
To focus only on vocational training
What does the term 'Vocational Training' mean?
Learning specific skills to do a job
Bringing people of different races together
Keeping people of different races apart
Avoiding conflict in the workplace
What is the definition of a muckraker?
A person who rakes leaves in urban areas
A reporter or writer who exposed unfair, dirty, or dishonest things in society
A politician who created laws during the Progressive Era
A factory worker who improved working conditions
What did muckrakers aim to achieve during the Progressive Era?
To entertain people with fictional stories
To highlight problems in urban society that needed fixing
To create new laws for the government
To promote industrial growth in factories
Which of the following is NOT an issue muckrakers wrote about?
Unsafe food in factories
Bad working conditions
Corrupt politicians
Advances in technology
Who was Jane Addams?
A business owner who made big profits from factories
A person who invented the light bulb
A politician who only worked to make laws for rich people
A leader who helped improve conditions in cities
What did Jacob Riis photograph during the Progressive Era?
Poor living conditions in city neighborhoods
Famous presidents
Large farms in the countryside
New inventions, like the telephone
What did Upton Sinclair write about in The Jungle?
Life on a farm in the countryside
How to build railroads
Unsafe and dirty conditions in meatpacking factories
Famous battles in American history
Why was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed?
To build more schools
To make food and medicine safer for people
To allow factories to make more money
To give workers longer breaks
Why was the FDA created?
To help farmers grow more crops
To hire more teachers for schools
To make sure food and medicine were safe for people
To build better roads in cities
What was the Meat Inspection Act meant to do?
Teach people how to cook meat
Lower the price of meat in stores
Make sure meat was clean and safe to eat
Help farmers raise more animals
What did Ida B. Wells work to stop?
Pollution in rivers
Unsafe factories
Poor conditions in schools
Lynching and unfair treatment of Black people
What did Ida Tarbell write about Standard Oil?
How the company helped poor people in cities
How the company made food safer
How the company was unfair to other businesses
How the company built schools
What was the purpose of the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
To create more jobs on farms
To improve city roads and bridges
To make schools free for all children
To stop big companies from being unfair and controlling everything
What did the Clayton Anti-Trust Act do?
Built more schools in cities
Protected rivers and forests from pollution
Made rules to stop big companies from being unfair to workers and smaller businesses
Gave money to farmers to grow more crops
What was the purpose of the Interstate Commerce Act?
To make food and medicine safer
To make sure railroads were fair to people and businesses
To help farmers grow more crops
To build more schools in cities
What is one difference between the Sherman Anti-Trust Act and the Clayton Anti-Trust Act?
The Sherman Act made food safe, while the Clayton Act made roads safer
The Sherman Act helped farmers, while the Clayton Act built schools
The Sherman Act stopped big companies from controlling everything, while the Clayton Act also helped workers and small businesses
The Sherman Act protected rivers, while the Clayton Act protected forests
What was the Pullman Strike about?
Workers striking because they were paid too little and treated unfairly
Companies trying to build more railroads
Students protesting for better schools
Companies trying to build more railroads
