Immigration
Which statement best describes the relationship between urbanization and immigration during the Progressive Era?
Immigration and urbanization reinforced each other, as immigrants sought jobs in growing cities-their labor fueled industrial expansion
How did Boss Tweed and his political machine “achieve some good things for NYC and immigrants” even though they were corrupt?
To acknowledge that despite their criminal methods, political machines did proved some real benefits to the communities they controlled
What was the primary motivation for workers to form labor unions during the Industrial Era?
Workers sought to collectively address poor wages, long hours, and unsafe working conditions that individual workers could not change alone
Which of the following best explains why Theodore Roosevelt intervened in the United Mine Workers strike rather than sending in the National Guard?
He sought to address the legitimate concerns of workers while maintaining order and mediating the issues
What was the primary motivation for the US in building the Panama Canal?
To shorten maritime travel between US coasts
Which of the following best explains why so many people chose to immigrate to America between 1880-1920?
America offered economic opportunities and escape from difficult conditions in their homelands
Which of the following best explains why the railroad system’s expansion from the 1850-1900s was crucial to America’s industrial growth.
It created national markets by transporting raw materials to factories and finished goods to consumers
JD Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie built their fortunes often through “ruthless and often questionable methods.” What does this suggest about their characters?
Their contributions to economic growth came at a cost that involved ethically problematic business practices
The Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act both aimed to address what fundamental problem?
Corporations had grown so powerful (mergers) that they could control markets and exploit workers and consumers
Which of these women fought for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century?
Carrie Chapman Catt
What is the primary reason settlement houses were different from churches and other charitable organizations?
They were located in poor neighborhoods and staffed by volunteers who lived among the people they served
Strikes were an effective method used by labor unions to achieve their goals. How did strikes function as a tool for workers to gain power from their employers?
By refusing to work, union members halted production, causing financial losses that motivated employers to negotiate
The establishment of the Children’s Bureau in 1912 and the subsequent failure of Congress to pass child labor legislation illustrated which challenge facing Progressive Era Reformers?
Creating reform institutions was easier than enforcing meaningful legislation against powerful business interests
Who is considered the first Progressive President?
Teddy Roosevelt
This president is directly responsible for the forming of our national parks.
Theodore Roosevelt
How did mechanization in agriculture contribute to the growth of American cities?
Machines replaced workers on farms, forcing rural laborers to seek employment in cities
How did assembly lines and mass production methods contribute to economic change during industrialization?
They reduced production costs and prices, making goods more affordable and accessible to consumers
Why did Taft’s presidency represent a setback for the Progressive agenda?
Taft believed the president should work strictly within constitutional bounds and did not push reforms aggressively
This is sensationalized newswriting using exaggeration, melodrama, and outright lies to attract readers.
Yellow Journalism
This tragic incident outraged the American public and led to factory reform.
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
How did political machines like Tammany Hall exploit their control of city government?
They demanded bribes from businesses seeking city contracts and stole money from city accounts
Which statement best summarizes how technological innovation and business organization worked together to transform America during industrialization?
New technologies enabled mass production, while business structures like monopolies and national markets allowed products to reach consumers around the country
Theodore Roosevelt’s decision not to invite another African American leader after Booker T. Washington into the White House demonstrated which limitation to Progressive Era reform?
Progressive reformers were often willing to compromise their stated principles to maintain political power
Which factor led to the passage of the Chinese Exclusion Act (limiting immigration from China)?
The rise of nativism
This policy focuses on increasing a country’s territory. The US used this to open up new markets for American products and gain more raw materials.
Expansionism