History Chapter 6 Test Review

What did Progressives think is the solution? (multiple choice on test)

the government

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.

A

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.

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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

A

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.

A

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

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

A

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.

B

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.

B

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.

B

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

B

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

B

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.

B

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

B

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.

B

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

C

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

C

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

C

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.

C

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

C

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

C

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.

D

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.

D

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.

D

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

D

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

D

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.

D

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

D

True or False Woodrow Wilson is a conservative

False (he is a Progressive)

Wilson supported establishment of ....... (multiple choice on test)

Federal reserve systems

Tragedy of the Triangle Shirt Factory caused...? (multiple choice)

Fire Escapes

Progressive = economics which is .......?

Laissez Faire

Strong faith in....?

Science

True or False: Roosevelt was involved in Social Darwinism

True