Period 7: Imperialism and Progressivism Quiz
Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, 1906 The Jungle most directly contributed to which of the following?
-A federal inspection system to ensure minimum standards for processed meats and food
NY Journal Newspaper Print Who of the following would most strongly support the sentiments in these headlines?
-Expansionists such as Henry Cabot Lodge
Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, 1906 The above excerpt is most closely associated with which sector of the Progressive movement?
-Investigative journalists and authors known as "muckrackers"
Upton Sinclair, The Jungle, 1906 Which of the following most effectively addressed the concerns that Upton Sinclair had for industrial workers?
-Legislation passed during the Wilson Presidency to legalize the organization of labor unions
Platform of the American Anti-Imperialist League, Oct 17 1899 Which of the following represents a policy that the authors of the excerpt would most likely support?
-President Wilson's signing of the Jones Act in 1916 - regulated maritime trade in the US
Robert D Johnson, historian, The Possibilities of Politics, 2011 Which of the following would most directly support the argument that Progressives were "exclusionary"?
-Progressives did little to end the segregation of African Americans
Robert D Johnson, historian, The Possibilities of Politics, 2011 Which of the following interpretations of progressivism would most likely support this excerpt?
-Progressives were a diverse group who supported various reforms
John Muir, The Yosemite, published in 1912 Which of the following arguments could best be supported by the purpose of the excerpt?
-Reformers encouraged the more active protection of natural resources
Theodore Roosevelt, Speech to Congress, Dec 6 1904 Which of the following was the most direct result of the policy stated in this excerpt?
-The US intervened in many American countries in the early 20th century
NY Journal Newspaper Print The POV of this newspaper most clearly reflects...
-The concept of jingoism or extreme patriotism
NY Journal Newspaper Print Newspaper headlines, such as those above, most directly contributed to which of the following?
-The declaration of war against Spain by the US Congress
Robert D Johnson, historian, The Possibilities of Politics, 2011 Which of the following Progressive reforms most directly promoted "active citizenship"?
-The direct elections of senators
Theodore Roosevelt, Speech to Congress, Dec 6 1904 This excerpt most directly reflects the continuation of the policy that...
-The independent nations of Americas should remain free from European intervention
Platform of the American Ant-Imperialist League, Oct 17 1899 With which of the following would supporters of this excerpt most likely agree?
-The peoples of Asia had a right to govern themselves without outside interference
Platform of the American Ant-Imperialist League, Oct 17 1899 Which of the following most directly contributed to the anti-imperialist sentiments expressed in the excerpt?
-The provisions of the peace treaty ending the Spanish-American War
John Muir, The Yosemite, published in 1912 The excerpt could best be used to explain the significance of which of the following historical situations?
-The role of journalism in reform movements
John Muir, The Yosemite, published in 1912 Which of the following arguments about Progressives could Muir's POV best be used to support?
-They were supportive of federal regulation of the economy in order to limit the impact of industrialization