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made it legal for the federal government to tax the income of individuals directly a. Richard A. Ballinger b. Ida Tarbell c. Children's Bureau d. Meat Inspection Act e. Sixteenth Amendment f. Theodore Roosevelt g. Woodrow Wilson h. Seventeenth Amendment i. prohibition j. Nineteenth Amendment

sixteenth amendment

What did progressives think needed to play a more active role in solving society's problems? a. social welfare organizations b. the government c. big business d. the churches

the government

What three political reforms did progressives push for in state legislatures to make elected officials more responsive to voters? A.the initiative, the referendum, and the recall B.the reformation, the town hall meeting, and the secret ballot C.limits to candidates on ballots, review of candidates' abilities, and restriction of voter registration D.repeal of property laws for voting, the required open ballot, and the ability to repeal laws passed by legislatures

the initiative the referendum and the recall

​ Woodrow Wilson entered politics as a firm conservative. True False

false

What was the purpose of the Newlands Reclamation Act of 1902? A.to irrigate and develop Western lands for business and habitation B.to prevent businesses from using scarce water supplies C.to help farmers transport water from California D.to create wildlife preserves and national forests

to irrigate and develop western lands for business and habitation

​ By the end of the Progressive Era, Americans expected the government, particularly the federal government, to play a more active role in regulating the economy and solving social problems. True False

true

​ In the election of 1912, Woodrow Wilson called his program the New Freedom. True False

true

Alice Paul was arrested after picketing the White House, an example of her attempts to a. start a women-only political party. b. use protests to force suffrage. c. use violence to force suffrage. d. support Woodrow Wilson.

use protests to force suffrage

What was one effect progressivism had on the American public's opinion of government? A.Americans expected government to regulate the economy and deal with social issues directly. B.Americans feared the strong centralized government that reforms created. C.Americans became suspicious of all businesses and spent their money sparingly. D.Americans revolted against government interference in their lives and demanded a return to absolute freedom.

Americans expected government to regulate the economy and deal with social issues directly

Wisconsin became a model of political reform under the leadership of a. Jacob Riis. b. Frederick W. Taylor. c. Robert La Follette. d. Charles Edward Russell.

Robert la follette

How did Taft's handling of U.S. Steel differ from the policies of Theodore Roosevelt's? A.Taft sought to compromise with U.S. Steel; Roosevelt insisted they be sued under the Sherman Antitrust Act. B.Roosevelt encouraged U.S. Steel's unregulated use of natural resources; Taft regulated them. C.Roosevelt had sought to break up U.S. Steel; Taft allowed it to continue. D.Roosevelt encouraged regulation of trusts; Taft sought to destroy them.

Roosevelt encouraged regulations of trusts, taft sought to destroy them

established five new national parks and 51 wildlife reservations a. Richard A. Ballinger b. Ida Tarbell c. Children's Bureau d. Meat Inspection Act e. Sixteenth Amendment f. Theodore Roosevelt g. Woodrow Wilson h. Seventeenth Amendment i. prohibition j. Nineteenth Amendment

Theodore roosevelt

Who was Roosevelt's desired successor to the presidency during the 1908 election? A.Gifford Pinchot B.William Jennings Bryan C.William Howard Taft D.J. P. Morgan

William howard taft

How did Roosevelt and Wilson differ in their beliefs about how the government should handle monopolies? A.Roosevelt believed in busting up monopolies while Wilson believed in negotiating with them. B.Wilson believed monopolies should be destroyed while Roosevelt favored regulation. C.Wilson believed in free enterprise while Roosevelt favored trust-busting. D.Roosevelt felt that unions could regulate monopolies while Wilson called for government regulation.

Wilson believed monopolies should be destroyed while Roosevelt favored regulation

What was progressivism? A.a set of responses to the problems caused by economic expansion and industrialization B.a group of people who fought against urbanization C.a collection of wealthy bankers fighting regulation of the industry D.politicians who believed in the concept of imperialism

a set of responses to the problems caused by economic expansion and industrialization

Woodrow Wilson became the first president since John Adams to _________________ . a. reform tariff law. b. sign an income tax into law. c. appear before Congress. d. oversee an amendment to the Constitution.

appear before congress

In the coal strike of 1902, the United Mine Workers agreed to accept ______________________ a settlement negotiated by an outside party, but the mine owners refused. a. prohibition b. recall c. regulation d. arbitration

arbitration

Through scientific management, a company could become efficient by a. keeping staff to a minimum and breaking tasks down into small parts. b. keeping staff to a minimum and treating the employees well. c. using standardized tools and treating employees well. d. breaking tasks down into small parts and using standardized tools.

breaking tasks down into small parts and using standardized tools

The Keating-Owen Act was passed in order to regulate a. railroad workdays. b. farm loans. c. child labor. d. price discrimination.

child labor

In what area did Taft's contributions equal or surpass Roosevelt's? a. muckraking b. prohibition c. suffrage d. conservation

conservation

Theodore Roosevelt warned William Howard Taft that tariff reform would a. anger Progressives. b. divide the Republican Party. c. increase spending. d. anger powerful business leaders.

divide the Republican Party

Taft set up the Bureau of Mines to monitor the activities of mining companies, protect waterpower sites from private development, and a. expand the national forests. b. curb industrial pollution. c. encourage hunting laws. d. create national seashores.

expand the national forests

The most conspicuous limit to progressivism came in its failure to address economic reform issues. True False

false

Woodrow Wilson wanted the Federal Trade Commission to break up big business. True False

false

In order to provide security for bank customers and oversight of U.S. banks, Wilson supported the creation of the __________. A.Federal Reserve B.Third National Bank C.F.D.I.C. D.Interest Rate Regulation Board

federal reserve

To restore public confidence in the banking system, Wilson supported the establishment of a a. Federal Trade Commission. b. loan system. c. gold-based currency system. d. Federal Reserve System.

federal reserve system

Wilson believed that the result of Roosevelt's policies toward trusts _______. A.created an economy where regulation had no effect B.defeated the principles of progressivism C.gave the government too much power over the economy D.destroyed free trade and small businesses

gave the government too much power over the economy

Journalists who exposed corruption and terrible social conditions were called _______. A.scandal chasers B.crusaders C.pilgrims D.muckrakers

muckrakers

What were Roosevelt's views on environmental issues? A.He encouraged the development of business through use of public lands. B.He tried to prevent business from using natural resources. C.He restricted the mining of certain resources to benefit particular businesses. D.He believed that natural resources must be conserved.

he believed that natural resources must be conserved

How did Roosevelt try to ensure that trusts were both fair to the public and allowed to operate efficiently? A.He encouraged the organization of unions in order to internally regulate business. B.He created the Department of Commerce and Labor to investigate their practices. C.He filed suit against all of them to break them into smaller companies. D.He created the Interstate Commerce Commission to set prices.

he created the department of commerce and labor to investigate their practices

How did Woodrow Wilson gain a solid reputation as a progressive? A.He enacted many progressive reforms as governor of New Jersey. B.He served as a secretary under Taft. C.He founded a progressive movement as president of Princeton University. D.As a congressman, he gained a reputation as a trustbuster.

he enacted many progressive reforms as governor of New Jersey

How did Governor La Follette reform the political party system in Wisconsin? A.He passed a reform that required each candidate to submit his credentials to a commission before seeking election. B.He helped pass a law requiring direct selection of political candidates through a primary. C.He pushed to have the party bosses who chose candidates elected to their positions. D.He did away with political parties and had each candidate run as an independent.

he helped pass a law requiring direct selection of political candidates through a primary

During the 1902 coal strike, how did Roosevelt end the dispute between the union and coal mine owners? A.He filed suit against the coal mine owners to force them to comply with union demands. B.He pushed for laws that restricted unions' ability to strike. C.He ordered the U.S. army to run the coal mines. D.He invited both groups to work together in arbitration.

he invited both groups to work together in arbitration

How did Wilson attempt to prompt American businesses to become more efficient and competitive in the global market? A.He invested federal funds in technological developments. B.He appeared before Congress on behalf of businesses. C.He created the Better Business Bureau. D.He lowered the tariff on imported goods by 30 percent.

he lowered the tariff on imported goods by 30 percent

How did President Roosevelt deal with what he saw as the creation of a monopoly by J. P. Morgan's Northern Securities? A.He ordered the attorney general to file a lawsuit, which eventually reached the Supreme Court. B.He pushed for the passage of the Sherman Antitrust Act. C.He busted the monopoly and sold Northern Securities' assets. D.He worked with J. P. Morgan to ensure that the public was protected from misconduct.

he ordered the attorney general to file a lawsuit which eventually reached the Supreme Court

What was one of the great failures of progressivism as a social and political movement? A.It did not create an atmosphere of social consciousness and concern for human suffering. B.It failed to address racial, ethnic, and religious discrimination in the country. C.It did not regulate business in a way that affected the average American. D.It failed to live up to its own standards of protection for the average American.

it failed to address racial ethnic and religious discrimination in the country

What was the progressive stance toward municipal government? A.It was filled with corruption but nothing could be done to prevent it. B.Mayors and city councils had the right to appoint anyone they chose. C.It needed to be run more efficiently using business principles. D.It needed to make use of a patronage system that rewarded hard work.

it needed to be run more efficiently using business principles

Progressivism was partly a reaction against ___________ economics, which emphasized an unregulated free market. a. free trade b. laissez-faire c. conservative d. Social Darwinist

laissez faire

What was the primary goal of the Prohibition Movement? A.laws allowing the government to restrict the number of hours people worked B.laws banning the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol C.higher wages and government safety codes for laborers D.the end to child labor in coal mines

laws banning the manufacture sale and consumption of alcohol

What was the significance of Taft signing the Payne-Aldrich Tariff into law? A.Trusts began to target Taft for replacement in the next election. B.Many progressives felt betrayed and turned against him. C.The Republican Party became unified in support of the bill. D.Tariffs were decreased to an all-time low to stimulate the economy.

many progressives felt betrayed and turned against him

What were crusading journalists who investigated social conditions and political corruption called? a. reformers b. efficiency progressives c. suffragists d. muckrakers

muckrakers

guaranteed women the right to vote a. Richard A. Ballinger b. Ida Tarbell c. Children's Bureau d. Meat Inspection Act e. Sixteenth Amendment f. Theodore Roosevelt g. Woodrow Wilson h. Seventeenth Amendment i. prohibition j. Nineteenth Amendment

nineteenth amendment

In early 1902, Roosevelt ordered his attorney general to file a lawsuit under the Sherman Antitrust Act against a. the Burlington Railroad. b. the Union Pacific Railroad. c. the New York Stock Exchange. d. Northern Securities.

northern securities

One provision of the Clayton Antitrust Act banned a. child labor. b. price discrimination. c. racial discrimination. d. income tax.

price discrimination

banned the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcohol a. Richard A. Ballinger b. Ida Tarbell c. Children's Bureau d. Meat Inspection Act e. Sixteenth Amendment f. Theodore Roosevelt g. Woodrow Wilson h. Seventeenth Amendment i. prohibition j. Nineteenth Amendment

prohibition

Which progressive government reform allowed voters to demand a special election to remove an elected official from office before his or her term had expired? a. recall b. referendum c. direct primary d. initiative

recall

One principle of progressivism was its strong belief that _______. A.people had the right to conduct business as they pleased B.scientific principles could alleviate social problems C.the government had no role in helping the poor D.the U.S. should get involved in foreign policy solutions

scientific principles could alleviate social problems

Theodore Roosevelt supported the Republican nomination from William Howard Taft in the 1908 election after Taft has served as his a. secretary of war. b. secretary of state. c. attorney general. d. secretary of defense.

secretary of war

The laissez-faire argument for the best way to preserve public land was to a. keep it under government control and not allow companies to use it. b. sell it to lumber companies, who would conserve it as a source of profits. c. sell it to private individuals, who would conserve it because it belonged to them. d. keep it under government control, but allow its use for land development projects.

sell it to lumber companies who would conserve it as a source of profits

The Board of Governors of the regional banks had the power to _______. A.print currency at a rate dictated by the economy B.purchase the government gold that was security for paper money C.set national interest rates and regulate the circulation of currency D.break up failing banks and sell their assets

set national interest rates and regulate the circulation of currency

By 1920, the Interstate Commerce Commission had moved away from its original purpose and had started a. taking an active role in operating railroads. b. setting rates to help ensure railroads' profits. c. suing railroads for competing unfairly. d. imposing fees on goods transported by rail across state lines.

setting rates to help ensure railroads profits

provided for the direct election of U.S. senators a. Richard A. Ballinger b. Ida Tarbell c. Children's Bureau d. Meat Inspection Act e. Sixteenth Amendment f. Theodore Roosevelt g. Woodrow Wilson h. Seventeenth Amendment i. prohibition j. Nineteenth Amendment

seventeenth amendment

One important provision in the Underwood Tariff Act of 1913 that affected individuals directly was _______. A.the division of federal funds to various urban development projects B.the institution of an income tax on individual earnings C.the addition of a constitutional amendment that set the tariff rate D.the inclusion of provisions which provided for woman suffrage

the institution of an income tax on individual earnings

The Constitution originally specified that, in each state, U.S. senators would be elected by a. the majority party in each state. b. leaders of the majority party. c. the voters of each state. d. the legislature of each state.

the legislature of each state

What event prompted Congress to pass the Meat Inspection Act in 1906? A.the publication and popularity of Upton Sinclair's The Jungle B.an outbreak of cholera in Chicago caused by tainted meat C.articles in Collier's magazine about the ingredients in certain foods D.Roosevelt's dispute with Chicago slaughterhouse owners

the publication and popularity of Upton Sinclair's the jungle

Theodore Roosevelt's progressive policies became known as _______. A.the Prohibition Movement B.presidential progressivism C.the Square Deal D.Social Darwinism

the square deal

What two ideas did progressives propose to help properly manage municipal government? A.to appoint commissions with expert leaders and hire a city manager to oversee the city's operations B.to have the city council appoint the mayor and have department heads run for their offices C.to create a new alderman system that was not elected and to do away with the office of mayor D.to require the mayor to gain approval for appointments and to have the people elect commission heads

to appoint commissions with expert leaders and hire a city manager to oversee the city operations

Wilson supported the creation of the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC, in order to prevent companies from engaging in ________. A.competition with other companies to reduce prices for consumers B.negotiations with foreign retailers to fix prices C.longstanding monopolies and trusts D.unfair trade practices that limited competition

unfair trade practices that limited competition

How were women eventually granted the right to vote? A.with legislation from Congress that prevented sexist voting laws B.with a mandate from the president granting women the right to vote C.with the passage of suffrage for women by all 50 states D.with the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution

with the ratification of the nineteenth amendment to the constitution

What was the primary concern of female progressives? A.prevention of child abuse B.cleaner mental health facilities C.woman suffrage D.the rights of the poor

woman suffrage