3. Progressive Era Presentation
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Social Studies
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11th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Chris Sexton
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19 Slides • 14 Questions
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Open Ended
What are some problems that you think reformers during the Progressive Era wanted to address, and why do you think these issues were important to solve?
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Multiple Choice
Why do you think the Progressive Era was significant in American history?
It introduced new forms of entertainment
It marked a period of major political, economic, and social reforms
It was a time of peace and no change
It focused only on technological advancements
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The Populist Party wanted to help working-class citizens and
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Populist Party?
Standardizing the coinage of silver
Introducing a graduated income tax
Regulating railroad shipping fees
Expanding overseas colonies
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Multiple Choice
What was one major effect of third-party candidates in U.S. elections, as shown by the Populist Party in 1892?
They always win the presidency
They draw votes away from major parties
They have no impact on elections
They prevent any reforms from being adopted
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Open Ended
Name one reformer from the Progressive Era who worked to improve the lives of African Americans.
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Open Ended
In your opinion, what state-level reform best holds elected officials accountable to the people?
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Open Ended
In your opinion, what state-level reform provides citizens with the most direct role in democracy?
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Fill in the Blanks
Under the Pendleton Act, what factor influenced the hiring of federal employees?
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Multiple Choice
Which act established the merit system for hiring federal employees and aimed to eliminate the spoils system?
Pendleton Act
Homestead Act
Sherman Antitrust Act
Dawes Act
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Open Ended
What was President Roosevelt’s role in land conservation?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a direct result of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' and Roosevelt's Square Deal?
The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed
The Sherman Antitrust Act was repealed
The Dawes Act was strengthened
The Pendleton Act was overturned
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following was a goal of Wilson’s Progressive legislation?
To lower taxes for the wealthy
To reform child labor laws
To restrict voting rights
To eliminate the Department of Labor
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Multiple Choice
What were some of the main problems that Progressive reformers aimed to address during the Progressive Era?
Dominant corporate monopolies, corrupt government officials, powerful political machines, unfair labor practices, and discrimination
Expansion of the railroad system and increased immigration
The rise of the internet and digital technology
The spread of communism in Europe
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