The Progressives - AP U.S. History
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Which event highlighted the need for labor reform and worker safety?
Which event highlighted the need for labor reform and worker safety?
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. 1911 factory fire killed 146 workers, spurring workplace safety laws.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire. 1911 factory fire killed 146 workers, spurring workplace safety laws.
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Identify a strategy used by Progressives to regulate big business.
Identify a strategy used by Progressives to regulate big business.
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Antitrust laws. Used to break up monopolies and promote fair competition.
Antitrust laws. Used to break up monopolies and promote fair competition.
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What was the main objective of the muckrakers?
What was the main objective of the muckrakers?
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To expose corruption and societal issues. Investigative journalists who revealed political and corporate corruption.
To expose corruption and societal issues. Investigative journalists who revealed political and corporate corruption.
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Which constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote?
Which constitutional amendment granted women the right to vote?
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The 19th Amendment. Ratified in 1920 after decades of suffragette activism.
The 19th Amendment. Ratified in 1920 after decades of suffragette activism.
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Which Progressive reform led to the establishment of national parks?
Which Progressive reform led to the establishment of national parks?
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Conservation movement. Roosevelt's conservation efforts protected millions of acres of land.
Conservation movement. Roosevelt's conservation efforts protected millions of acres of land.
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Which Progressive leader was known for his New Freedom platform?
Which Progressive leader was known for his New Freedom platform?
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Woodrow Wilson. Promoted lower tariffs, banking reform, and stronger antitrust laws.
Woodrow Wilson. Promoted lower tariffs, banking reform, and stronger antitrust laws.
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What was the main objective of the Progressive education reform?
What was the main objective of the Progressive education reform?
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To promote public education and child-centered learning. John Dewey led reforms emphasizing practical skills and critical thinking.
To promote public education and child-centered learning. John Dewey led reforms emphasizing practical skills and critical thinking.
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Which amendment is associated with the direct election of senators?
Which amendment is associated with the direct election of senators?
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The 17th Amendment. Ratified in 1913 to make Senate elections more democratic.
The 17th Amendment. Ratified in 1913 to make Senate elections more democratic.
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Identify the journalist who exposed the Standard Oil Company.
Identify the journalist who exposed the Standard Oil Company.
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Ida Tarbell. Muckraker who wrote 'The History of the Standard Oil Company.'
Ida Tarbell. Muckraker who wrote 'The History of the Standard Oil Company.'
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Who was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?
Who was the first woman to serve in the U.S. Congress?
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Jeannette Rankin. Elected to House in 1916 from Montana, pacifist who opposed WWI.
Jeannette Rankin. Elected to House in 1916 from Montana, pacifist who opposed WWI.
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What did the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910 regulate?
What did the Mann-Elkins Act of 1910 regulate?
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Telecommunications and railroads. Extended ICC regulation to telephone, telegraph, and cable companies.
Telecommunications and railroads. Extended ICC regulation to telephone, telegraph, and cable companies.
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Which reformer focused on civil rights for African Americans?
Which reformer focused on civil rights for African Americans?
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Booker T. Washington. Promoted vocational education and gradual progress for African Americans.
Booker T. Washington. Promoted vocational education and gradual progress for African Americans.
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What was the main goal of the National Consumers League?
What was the main goal of the National Consumers League?
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To improve wages and working conditions. Used consumer pressure to improve labor conditions and wages.
To improve wages and working conditions. Used consumer pressure to improve labor conditions and wages.
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Identify a key figure in the conservation movement of the Progressive Era.
Identify a key figure in the conservation movement of the Progressive Era.
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Gifford Pinchot. First Chief of the U.S. Forest Service under Roosevelt.
Gifford Pinchot. First Chief of the U.S. Forest Service under Roosevelt.
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Name the act that established the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Name the act that established the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
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Federal Trade Commission Act. Passed in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws and protect consumers.
Federal Trade Commission Act. Passed in 1914 to enforce antitrust laws and protect consumers.
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What did the Keating-Owen Act of 1916 address?
What did the Keating-Owen Act of 1916 address?
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Child labor. Banned interstate shipment of goods made with child labor.
Child labor. Banned interstate shipment of goods made with child labor.
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Which movement aimed to provide women with equal rights?
Which movement aimed to provide women with equal rights?
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Women's suffrage movement. Culminated in the 19th Amendment granting voting rights in 1920.
Women's suffrage movement. Culminated in the 19th Amendment granting voting rights in 1920.
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What did the 18th Amendment achieve?
What did the 18th Amendment achieve?
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Prohibition of alcohol. Ratified in 1919, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
Prohibition of alcohol. Ratified in 1919, later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
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Which amendment created a federal income tax?
Which amendment created a federal income tax?
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The 16th Amendment. Ratified in 1913 to fund Progressive reforms through taxation.
The 16th Amendment. Ratified in 1913 to fund Progressive reforms through taxation.
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What was the main purpose of the Hepburn Act of 1906?
What was the main purpose of the Hepburn Act of 1906?
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To regulate railroad rates. Strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission's regulatory power.
To regulate railroad rates. Strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission's regulatory power.
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Who founded the Hull House in Chicago?
Who founded the Hull House in Chicago?
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Jane Addams. Established America's first settlement house in 1889.
Jane Addams. Established America's first settlement house in 1889.
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What legislation aimed to break up monopolies during the Progressive Era?
What legislation aimed to break up monopolies during the Progressive Era?
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Sherman Antitrust Act. First major federal antitrust law, passed in 1890.
Sherman Antitrust Act. First major federal antitrust law, passed in 1890.
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Which president was known for his 'Square Deal' domestic policies?
Which president was known for his 'Square Deal' domestic policies?
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Theodore Roosevelt. His domestic program focused on consumer protection and conservation.
Theodore Roosevelt. His domestic program focused on consumer protection and conservation.
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What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?
What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906?
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To regulate the labeling and safety of food and pharmaceuticals. Passed after 'The Jungle' exposed unsanitary conditions in food production.
To regulate the labeling and safety of food and pharmaceuticals. Passed after 'The Jungle' exposed unsanitary conditions in food production.
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Identify a Progressive Era reformer known for advocating social justice.
Identify a Progressive Era reformer known for advocating social justice.
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Jane Addams. Founded Hull House and advocated for immigrants and the poor.
Jane Addams. Founded Hull House and advocated for immigrants and the poor.
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What did the 17th Amendment establish?
What did the 17th Amendment establish?
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Direct election of U.S. Senators. Ratified in 1913 to reduce corruption in Senate elections.
Direct election of U.S. Senators. Ratified in 1913 to reduce corruption in Senate elections.
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Which Progressive reform aimed to improve urban living conditions?
Which Progressive reform aimed to improve urban living conditions?
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Settlement house movement. Provided services and education to urban poor and immigrants.
Settlement house movement. Provided services and education to urban poor and immigrants.
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Who wrote 'The Jungle,' exposing conditions in the meatpacking industry?
Who wrote 'The Jungle,' exposing conditions in the meatpacking industry?
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Upton Sinclair. His 1906 novel led to federal meat inspection laws.
Upton Sinclair. His 1906 novel led to federal meat inspection laws.
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What was the main focus of the Temperance Movement?
What was the main focus of the Temperance Movement?
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Prohibition of alcohol. Led to the 18th Amendment banning alcohol in 1919.
Prohibition of alcohol. Led to the 18th Amendment banning alcohol in 1919.
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Which Progressive reform was aimed at improving public health?
Which Progressive reform was aimed at improving public health?
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Sanitation reforms. Improved sewage systems and clean water access in cities.
Sanitation reforms. Improved sewage systems and clean water access in cities.
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