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- 1. Multiple Choice
Books such as the The Octopus by Frank Norris, How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis, and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair exposed problems that resulted from-
the naturalization of immigrants
environmental conservation
westward expansion
rapid industrialization
- 2. Multiple Choice
Members of the Progressive Movement generally supported the idea that the federal government should-
prevent unfair business practices
restrict immigration to the United States
reduce the number of small farms
abolish private property ownership
- 3. Multiple Choice
In the early 1900s, Progressive Era reformers sought to increase public participation in government by supporting the-
expansion of the "spoils" system
direct election of U.S. Senators
creation of the Electoral College
formation of the Federal Reserve system
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which goal, set at a women's convention in Seneca Falls in 1848, was finally achieved during the Progressive Era?
passage of the Food and Drug Act
creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission
adoption of a graduated income tax
ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment
- 5. Multiple Choice
During the Progressive Era, public demands for direct consumer protection resulted in passage of the-
Pure Food and Drug Act
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pendleton Act
Federal Reserve Act
- 6. Multiple Choice
Progressive reformers attacked "political machines" because they often-
denied voting rights to the poor
stole public money through overpriced contracts
wasted money on military spending
discriminated against migrant workers
- 7. Multiple Choice
To guarantee an adequate money supply in the national economy, President Wilson introduced-
limits on foreign investments
insurance for all bank deposits
an end to the gold standard
the Federal Reserve System
- 8. Multiple Choice
During the Progressive Era, many state and local governments adopted the initiative, referendum, and recall. Together these procedures-
extended the right to vote to 18-year-old citizens
gave citizens a more direct voice in government
let registered voters select each state's Presidential electors
allowed a state's residents to bring lawsuits against another state
- 9. Multiple Choice
During the early 1900s, the term " muckrakers" was used to describe-
people who demonstrated against war
writers who exposed the evils in American society
newspaper columnists who reported on celebrities
politicians who criticized Progressive Era Presidents
- 10. Multiple Choice
What was the goal of those who supported the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for direct election of U.S. Senators?
expanding the power of the legislative branch
providing equal voting rights to minority groups
making the Senate more responsive to the people
basing Senate representation on state population
- 11. Multiple Choice
The national income tax, free and unlimited coinage of silver, and the direct election of U.S. Senators were proposals included in the -
Declaration of Sentiments
Federal Reserve System Act
Populist Party platform
Sixteenth Amendment
- 12. Multiple Choice
In the late 1800s, the principles of Social Gospel Movement were most consistent with the ideas of-
the Populists
laissez-faire economics
the Progressives
trust-busting
- 13. Multiple Choice
In the late 1800s, free and unlimited coinage of silver was supported by farmers primarily because they hoped this policy would-
make foreign crop prices less competitive
allow farmers to grow a greater variety of crops
increase crop prices and make it easier to repay loans
bring about political equality between rural and urban residents
- 14. Multiple Choice
When Susan B. Anthony refused to pay a fine for her actions in the election of 1872, she stated: "Not a penny shall go to this unjust claim." Her statement was made in support of -
the Sixteenth Amendment
settlement houses
judicial review
women's suffrage
- 15. Multiple Choice
Progressive Era reformers sought to expand voter participation in government by adopting-
the initiative and referendum
additional poll taxes
tougher literacy tests
a civil service system
- 16. Multiple Choice
Progressive reformers attacked "political machines" because they too often
denied voting rights to the poor
stole public money through overpriced contracts
wasted money on military spending
discriminated against migrant workers
- 17. Multiple Choice
The publication of The Jungle by Upton Sinclair in 1906 was instrumental in getting the members of Congress to
enact stronger anti trust laws
support conservation of public lands
establish a system for meat inspection
legalize strikes by labor unions
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which idea led to the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Food and Drug Administration?
An economy works best without government regulation
Business practices must be regulated in the public interest
Workers should be allowed to bargain collectively with owner
Domestic industry should be protected from foreign competition
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which goal was shared by both the Populists and the Progressives?
the free coinage of silver
expansion of opportunities for immigrants
equality for African Americans
greater control of the government by the people
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