Progressive Era: A Time of Reform and Change

Question 1

Which of the following was NOT a primary goal of Progressive Era reformers?

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Preserving the status quo

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Improving living conditions in urban areas

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Expanding voting rights

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Promoting economic growth

Question 2

Who was the muckraking journalist who famously exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry?

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Upton Sinclair

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Ida Tarbell

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Lincoln Steffens

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Ray Stannard Baker

Question 3

Which amendment to the US Constitution granted women the right to vote?

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19th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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16th Amendment

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17th Amendment

Question 4

What was the primary purpose of the Federal Reserve System, established in 1913?

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To stabilize the financial system and regulate the banking industry

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To provide loans to small businesses

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To print money

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To set interest rates

Question 5

Which reform movement focused on improving the living conditions of the urban poor?

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Settlement House Movement

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Temperance Movement

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Progressive Movement

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Suffrage Movement

Question 6

Which President introduced the "Square Deal" program, which aimed to balance the interests of business, labor, and consumers?

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Theodore Roosevelt

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William Howard Taft

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Woodrow Wilson

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Franklin D. Roosevelt

Question 7

Which social reformer advocated for child labor laws and the establishment of juvenile courts?

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Florence Kelley

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Jane Addams

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Ida Tarbell

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Anna Howard Shaw

Question 8

During the Progressive Era, which of these was a social reform movement?

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Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act

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Establishment of the Federal Reserve System

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Creation of the National Labor Relations Board

Question 9

Which reform was NOT supported by Progressive reformers?

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Expansion of military spending

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Expansion of the federal income tax

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Direct election of senators

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Creation of a federal reserve system

Question 10

What was the purpose of 'muckraking' journalism?

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To expose corruption and social problems

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To promote progressive ideas

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To support the status quo

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To spread sensationalism

Question 11

Which law was passed to address concerns about the safety of food and drugs?

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Pure Food and Drug Act

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Meat Inspection Act

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Federal Trade Commission Act

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Clayton Antitrust Act

Question 12

What was a key provision of the 17th Amendment to the Constitution?

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Established direct election of senators

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Granted women the right to vote

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Limited the president to two terms

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Created a federal income tax

Question 13

Which factor played a major role in the rise of Progressivism in the United States?

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Rapid industrialization and urbanization

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The emergence of the Populist Party

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The assassination of President William McKinley

Question 14

What was the primary reason for the emergence of the Progressive Era in the late 19th century?

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Rapid industrialization and urbanization

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Political corruption in cities

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Election of Woodrow Wilson

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Outbreak of the Spanish-American War

Question 15

What was the primary purpose of the Federal Reserve Act of 1913?

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Establishing a centralized banking system

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Regulating the stock market

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Providing financial assistance to farmers

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Protecting consumers from unfair business practices

Question 16

Which of the following was a negative repercussion of Prohibition during the Progressive Era?

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Heightened crime rates

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Reduced consumption of alcohol

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Improved public well-being

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Economic prosperity

Question 17

The Muckrakers were a group of writers who exposed corruption and exploitation during the Progressive Era.

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True

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False

Question 18

How did the Progressive Era contribute to the women's suffrage movement?

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Both B and C

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It led to the granting of nationwide voting rights for women.

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It fostered the formation of influential women's suffrage organizations.

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It encountered significant resistance and opposition from various groups.

Question 19

Who was **not** a leading figure in the Progressive Era movement?

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Warren G. Harding

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Theodore Roosevelt

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William Howard Taft

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Woodrow Wilson

Question 20

Which amendment to the Constitution established direct election of Senators?

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17th Amendment

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16th Amendment

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18th Amendment

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19th Amendment

Question 21

What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

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To regulate the quality and safety of food and drugs

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To establish a national healthcare system

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To promote economic growth

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To restrict immigration

Question 22

What was the significance of the Meat Inspection Act?

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It improved the quality of meat products

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It led to the creation of the FDA

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It reduced the cost of meat

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It had no lasting impact

Question 23

How did the Progressives view the role of government?

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As an active agent for social change

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As a protector of individual liberties

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As a supporter of business interests

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As a passive observer of social issues

Question 24

Which of these was NOT a major goal of Progressive Era reformers?

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Promoting economic monopolies

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Expanding citizen participation in politics

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Improving working conditions

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Protecting the environment

Question 25

During the Progressive Era, which of the following was a primary goal of reforms aimed at improving working conditions?

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Strengthening labor unions and improving safety regulations

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Enhancing education for all children

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Regulating food and drug safety

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Establishing a Federal Reserve System to control the nation's money supply

Question 26

Which of the following muckraking journalists played a key role in exposing corruption in the meatpacking industry?

Accepted Answer

Upton Sinclair

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Ida Tarbell

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Lincoln Steffens

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Ray Stannard Baker

Question 27

The Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 was primarily intended to:

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Ensure the safety and quality of food and drugs

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Break up large monopolies

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Expand women's suffrage

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Reform the electoral system

Question 28

The Sixteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution established:

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A graduated income tax

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Direct election of U.S. Senators

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Prohibition of alcohol

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Women's suffrage

Question 29

The main purpose of the Federal Reserve System, created in 1913, was to:

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Control the nation's money supply and regulate the banking industry

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Provide low-interest loans to farmers

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Finance government spending and reduce the national debt

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Promote economic growth and prevent financial panics

Question 30

The Progressive Era reform movement known as the Social Gospel primarily aimed to:

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Use religious principles to address social problems and promote social justice

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Promote temperance and moral reform, such as prohibition of alcohol

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Establish a socialist utopia based on equality and collective ownership

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Expand voting rights for all citizens, regardless of race or gender

Question 31

Which Progressive Era reforms empowered ordinary citizens to influence government decisions?

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Direct primary, initiative, referendum, and recall

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Women's suffrage

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Prohibition

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Labor unions and minimum wage laws

Question 32

How did the Progressive Era change the federal government's role?

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It increased the government's role in regulating businesses and protecting consumers.

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It reduced the government's power to regulate businesses.

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It removed the government from social issues.

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It gave more power to state governments.

Question 33

What was the primary objective of the Hepburn Act passed in 1906?

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Regulate the railroad industry

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Prohibit child labor

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Grant women the right to vote

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Establish a federal income tax

Question 34

During the Progressive Era, how did educational opportunities change in the United States?

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More money was given to public schools.

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More people were able to attend college.

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Students were required to attend school for fewer years.

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Families had fewer choices for where to send their children to school.

Question 35

The Progressive Era was a period of significant change in American history. Which of the following was a primary objective of the Progressive Movement?

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To improve living and working conditions for the working class

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To decrease economic growth through laissez-faire

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To expand the power of the federal government

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To limit the rights of minorities

Question 36

Who wrote the novel 'The Jungle', an expose on the meatpacking industry that led to public outcry and reform?

Accepted Answer

Upton Sinclair

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Ray Stannard Baker

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Ida Tarbell

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Lincoln Steffens

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a reform that occurred during the Progressive Era?

Accepted Answer

The 18th Amendment

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The Meat Inspection Act

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The Pure Food and Drug Act

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The Federal Reserve Act

Question 38

The Social Gospel movement was a religious movement that influenced progressive reforms. Its primary aim was to:

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Apply Christian principles to address social problems

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Strengthen the military

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Promote economic equality

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Reduce immigration

Question 39

Which political machine played a significant role in the Progressive Era and was characterized by corruption and political bossism?

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Tammany Hall

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The Socialist Party

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The Republican Party

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The Democratic Party

Question 40

Which event sparked increased public awareness of workplace safety and led to labor reforms?

Accepted Answer

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

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The Homestead Strike

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The Ludlow Massacre

Question 41

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

19th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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16th Amendment

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18th Amendment

Question 42

The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed in 1906. What was its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the production and sale of food and drugs

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To establish minimum wages

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To create a public health system

Question 43

Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Federal Reserve Act?

Accepted Answer

The establishment of a central banking system in the United States

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The increase in interest rates

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The inflation of the currency

Question 44

Who was the first President of the United States during the Progressive Era?

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt

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Woodrow Wilson

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William McKinley

Question 45

What was the primary factor that contributed to the rise of the Progressive movement?

Accepted Answer

Growing social and economic inequality

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Foreign wars

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Rapid technological advancements

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Political corruption

Question 46

Which of the following was a major long-term effect of the Progressive Era?

Accepted Answer

Increased government regulation

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Increased economic inequality

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Weakened labor unions

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Reduced immigration

Question 47

Who was the 'muckraker' most famous for exposing corruption in the meatpacking industry?

Accepted Answer

Upton Sinclair

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Lincoln Steffens

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Ida Tarbell

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Jacob Riis

Question 48

Which Progressive Era reform expanded voting rights for citizens?

Accepted Answer

Expansion of voter registration and primary elections

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Limiting presidential terms

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Establishment of the Federal Reserve

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Creation of a national health insurance system

Question 49

What was the main purpose of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) established during the Progressive Era?

Accepted Answer

To regulate unfair business practices

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To protect consumer rights

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To investigate antitrust violations

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To promote economic growth

Question 50

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote?

Accepted Answer

19th Amendment

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15th Amendment

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16th Amendment

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18th Amendment

Question 51

What was the primary objective of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the safety and quality of food and drugs

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To regulate the sale of alcohol

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To promote healthy eating habits

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To protect consumers from fraud