Progressive Reforms
What was the progressive era?
A time period of economic and social reforms.
What was the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
Limited monopolies and encourages competition between companies.
What did the 16th amendment establish?
Who was known for writing "The Jungle" which exposed the unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry?
A. Lincoln Steffens B. Upton Sinclair
C. Ida Tarbell D. Frank Norris
B. Upton Sinclair
Upton Sinclair wrote "The Jungle" exposing the unsanitary conditions of the meatpacking industry.
Who wrote "How the Other Half Lives" which used photographs to show the unsanitary and poor living conditions of tenement buildings?
A. Ida Tarbell B. Lincoln Steffens
C. Jacob Riis D. Upton Sinclair
D. Upton Sinclair wrote "How the Other Half Lives" which used photographs to show the unsanitary and poor living conditions of tenement buildings.
What areas did reformers want to make changes in?
Exposed corruption in leadership (politics), trusts, and big business.
What was the Clayton Antitrust Act?
Defined unethical business practices such as price fixing, monopolies, and upholds various rights of labor.
What did the 17th amendment establish?
17th - Direct election of Senators.
Who wrote "The Shame of Cities" exposing political corruption.
A. Ida Tarbell B. Jacob Riis
C. Upton Sinclair D. Lincoln Steffens
D. Lincoln Steffens wrote "The Shame of Cities" exposing political corruption.
A law that required mandatory education for all children.
Who were Muckrakers?
People who wanted to promote change and exposed problems in business and society.
What was the spoils system?
Giving friends or supporters jobs in return for them voting for you. These people were unqualified for these jobs.
What did the 18th amendment establish?
18th - Prohibition, alcohol was banned in the United States.
Who wrote "History of Standard Oil" exposing Rockefeller's corrupt business practices?
A. Ida Tarbell B. Jacob Riis
C. Upton Sinclair D. Frank Norris
A. Ida Tarbell wrote "History of Standard Oil" exposing Rockefeller's corrupt business practices.
Who wrote "The Octopus" which exposed corrupt practices of the railroad?
A. Lewis Hine B. Ida Tarbell
C. Jacob Riis D. Frank Norris
D. Frank Norris wrote "The Octopus" which exposed corrupt practices of the railroad.
What is the purpose of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
Regulates ingredients in all foods and everything must be labeled.
What was the civil service system?
Replaces the spoils system. Civil service exams were given, and people receive jobs based on merit/ performance.
What did the 19th amendment establish?
19th - Women received the right to vote.
Who took photographs exposing the evils of child labor?
A. Jacob Riis B. Lewis Hine
C. Ida Tarbell D. Lincoln Steffens
B. Lewis Hine took photographs exposing the evils of child labor.
What role did President Roosevelt play during the Progressive Era?
Theodore Roosevelt was a pivotal figure in the Progressive Era, promoting reforms that addressed social issues, economic inequality.