Quiz 6: Progressive Era

The most likely reason why Woodrow Wilson won the presidential election of 1912 was because the Republican Party split in half, allowing Wilson and the Democrats into the White House.

True

When the 19th Amendment was passed, it meant that an otherwise qualified citizen of the United States could not be denied the right to vote on account of their gender.

True

All of the following below were presidents during the Progressive Era EXCEPT ONE. Which of the following WAS NOT president during the Progressive Era? Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Warren G. Harding Woodrow Wilson

Warren G. Harding

The Seventeenth Amendment: gave women the right to vote. made the production and distribution of alcohol illegal. authorized the popular election of U.S. senators. called for direct primaries. authorized the federal income tax.

authorized the popular election of U.S. senators.

The American city that first converted its elected local officials to unelected, professional commissioners was: Galveston Los Angeles Philadelphia New York City Chicago

Galveston

The muckrakers saw their primary objective as: increasing the circulation of sensationalist newspapers. exposing social problems to the public. destroying the Republican party. converting Americans to socialism. proposing detailed legislation.

exposing social problems to the public.

All of the following were quality of life improvements provided by towns and cities in the Progressive Era, EXCEPT ONE. Which of the following is the EXCEPTION? cleaner water vaccinations workmen's compensation regular trash pickup parks and playgrounds

workmen's compensation

The Progressive Era was clearly a movement ______________ the laissez-faire philosophy of government. with no impact on away from toward

away from

In the area of conservation, Theodore Roosevelt: believed strongly that natural resources should be preserved but felt that this was a matter for state, not federal, action. vetoed a bill authorizing a National Conservation Commission. angered many conservationists by his appointment of Gifford Pinchot, a businessman with no experience in conservation, as head of the Division of Forestry. angered western hunters by closing much of the western public lands. used the Forest Reserve Act to protect over 170 million acres of forest.

used the Forest Reserve Act to protect over 170 million acres of forest.

William Howard Taft: was described by many journalists as "the ultimate politician." found solid support from voters only in the South and Southwest. was the physically smallest man ever elected to the White House. was Roosevelt's choice as his successor. eventually was elected president as a member of the Progressive party.

was Roosevelt's choice as his successor.

All of the following were laws enacted at the national level during the Progressive Era EXCEPT ONE. Which of the following was not enacted during the Progressive Era? graduated income tax women's right to vote F.D.I.C. the direct election of Senators

F.D.I.C.

The Progressive Movement including a number of wealthy and powerful participants, but allowed for no participation among the poor and needy.

False

The passage of the 18th Amendment made abortion illegal throughout all of the United States and territories.

False

The Progressive Era saw the creation of professional standards and certification of teachers, lawyers, musicians, artists, and doctors.

False

Now that you have read a number of resources relating to the meat-packing practices of this era, what does this political cartoon tell us about sausage-making in the late 1800's and early 1900's? Be sure to get enough iron in your diet. This product is healthy and safe. Non-digestable additives will make the digestive process more effective. Just about any ingredient could end up in a sausage product Having variety in one's diet is a positive thing.

Just about any ingredient could end up in a sausage product

The title of the novel that described the terrible conditions of the meatpacking industry was: Maggie. The Jungle. The Great American Fraud. How the Other Half Lives. Chicago.

The Jungle.