The Progressives - AP U.S. History

Which constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote?

The 19th Amendment. Ratified in 1920 after decades of suffragette activism.
Identify a key reform movement championed by Progressives.

Women's suffrage. One of many reforms, including labor rights and government transparency.
What did the Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 accomplish?

Strengthened laws against monopolies. Expanded antitrust regulation beyond the Sherman Act.
Who was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?

Jeannette Rankin. Elected to House in 1916 from Montana, pacifist who opposed WWI.
Identify a Progressive Era reformer known for advocating social justice.

Jane Addams. Founded Hull House and advocated for immigrants and the poor.
Which Progressive reform was aimed at political corruption?

Initiative, referendum, and recall. Gave citizens direct power to propose, vote on, and remove officials.
Who was the first president of the United States to win a Nobel Peace Prize?

Theodore Roosevelt. Won the 1906 Nobel Peace Prize for mediating the Russo-Japanese War.
Identify the journalist who exposed the Standard Oil Company.

Ida Tarbell. Muckraker who wrote 'The History of the Standard Oil Company.'
Identify a key figure in the conservation movement of the Progressive Era.

Gifford Pinchot. First Chief of the U.S. Forest Service under Roosevelt.
Which amendment created a federal income tax?

The 16th Amendment. Ratified in 1913 to fund Progressive reforms through taxation.
Which amendment is associated with the direct election of senators?

The 17th Amendment. Ratified in 1913 to make Senate elections more democratic.
What did the 17th Amendment establish?

Direct election of U.S. Senators. Ratified in 1913 to reduce corruption in Senate elections.
Which Progressive leader was known for his New Freedom platform?

Woodrow Wilson. Promoted lower tariffs, banking reform, and stronger antitrust laws.
What was the purpose of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?

To create a central banking system. Established the Federal Reserve to stabilize the banking system.
Who wrote 'The Jungle,' exposing conditions in the meatpacking industry?

Upton Sinclair. His 1906 novel led to federal meat inspection laws.
What was the main goal of the National Consumers League?

To improve wages and working conditions. Used consumer pressure to improve labor conditions and wages.
Which Progressive reform was aimed at improving public health?

Sanitation reforms. Improved sewage systems and clean water access in cities.
Who was a prominent leader in the Progressive Movement?

Theodore Roosevelt. Known for trust-busting and conservation efforts as president.
What did the Keating-Owen Act of 1916 address?

Child labor. Banned interstate shipment of goods made with child labor.
Identify a strategy used by Progressives to regulate big business.

Antitrust laws. Used to break up monopolies and promote fair competition.
Which Progressive reform led to the establishment of national parks?

Conservation movement. Roosevelt's conservation efforts protected millions of acres of land.
Name the act that established the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

Federal Trade Commission Act. Passed in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws and protect consumers.
What was the main focus of the Temperance Movement?

Prohibition of alcohol. Led to the 18th Amendment banning alcohol in 1919.
Which president was known for his 'Square Deal' domestic policies?

Theodore Roosevelt. His domestic program focused on consumer protection and conservation.
What did the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910 regulate?

Telecommunications and railroads. Extended ICC regulation to telephone, telegraph, and cable companies.
What was the main goal of the Progressive Movement?

To address problems caused by industrialization and urbanization. Progressives sought reform to fix social and economic problems of the Gilded Age.
What was the main objective of the muckrakers?

To expose corruption and societal issues. Investigative journalists who revealed political and corporate corruption.
What was the main objective of the Progressive education reform?

To promote public education and child-centered learning. John Dewey led reforms emphasizing practical skills and critical thinking.
Which event highlighted the need for labor reform and worker safety?

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. 1911 factory fire killed 146 workers, spurring workplace safety laws.
What was the main purpose of the Hepburn Act of 1906?

To regulate railroad rates. Strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission's regulatory power.
Name a prominent African American leader during the Progressive Era.

W.E.B. Du Bois. Co-founded the NAACP and advocated for civil rights.
What was the primary goal of the National Child Labor Committee?

To end child labor. Founded in 1904 to advocate for children's welfare and education.
What did the 18th Amendment achieve?

Prohibition of alcohol. Ratified in 1919, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
Identify the Progressive Era organization focused on labor rights.

American Federation of Labor (AFL). Led by Samuel Gompers, focused on skilled workers' rights.
Who founded the Hull House in Chicago?

Jane Addams. Established America's first settlement house in 1889.
What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?

To regulate the labeling and safety of food and pharmaceuticals. Passed after 'The Jungle' exposed unsanitary conditions in food production.
Which Progressive reform aimed to improve urban living conditions?

Settlement house movement. Provided services and education to urban poor and immigrants.
Which reformer focused on civil rights for African Americans?

Booker T. Washington. Promoted vocational education and gradual progress for African Americans.
What legislation aimed to break up monopolies during the Progressive Era?

Sherman Antitrust Act. First major federal antitrust law, passed in 1890.
Which movement aimed to provide women with equal rights?

Women's suffrage movement. Culminated in the 19th Amendment granting voting rights in 1920.

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