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What was a primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

  • Advocating for international conflicts
  • Exposing societal problems and encouraging public action (correct)
  • Supporting large corporations
  • Promoting sensationalized news stories
  • How did President Theodore Roosevelt view the muckrakers?

  • As individuals who should be censored
  • As allies in political reform
  • As investigative journalists aimed at societal improvement
  • As a necessary evil in bringing attention to social issues (correct)
  • What significant aspect of urban life did Jacob Riis document in his work?

  • The benefits of urban sprawl
  • The affluent lifestyles of New York's elite
  • The trend of suburban migration
  • The dangerous living conditions in tenements (correct)
  • Which of the following movements did not align with the goals of the Progressive Era activists?

    <p>Establishment of monarchies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ida Tarbell is best known for her investigative writing about which topic?

    <p>John D. Rockefeller’s monopoly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the late nineteenth century?

    <p>Revealing social injustices and advocating for reforms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following reforms was NOT part of the Progressive movement's agenda?

    <p>Repeal of the Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Progressives generally view the role of government in relation to the economy?

    <p>They favored regulation to address market failures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the passage of the direct primary reform achieve?

    <p>It enabled party members to vote directly for candidates. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the common characteristics of Progressives?

    <p>They aimed for increased efficiency and reliance on professional expertise. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one significant outcome of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?

    <p>It mandated the direct election of U.S. senators. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant effect did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire have on public awareness?

    <p>It ignited public outrage regarding unsafe working conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the commission system adopted in Galveston, Texas, after the 1900 hurricane?

    <p>Multiple commissioners were elected, each handling specific operations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did William Shepherd play during the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

    <p>He provided an eyewitness account as a reporter. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach did Robert La Follette advocate for during his governorship in Wisconsin?

    <p>Hiring experts to research and advise on legislation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about the Progressive movement mentions a common goal?

    <p>To rid politics of corruption and increase government efficiency. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was primarily responsible for the prohibition movement in the early 20th century?

    <p>The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the main differences between the Socialist Party of America (SPA) and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)?

    <p>The IWW emphasized worker empowerment rather than a paternalistic approach. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Fredrick Winslow Taylor is known for advocating what principle in business management?

    <p>Managers should determine work routines to optimize productivity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the campaigns led by the Anti-Saloon League by the year 1909?

    <p>40 percent of the nation's counties went 'dry'. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major criticism of Taylorism among workers?

    <p>It resulted in the loss of autonomy over their work. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) established to address?

    <p>To raise awareness and reduce child labor in the industrial sector. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which significant event helped change public opinion about workplace safety regulations?

    <p>The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a prominent figure in the social justice reform movement that worked to improve conditions for women and children?

    <p>Florence Kelley. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Keating-Owen Act of 1916?

    <p>It prohibited interstate trade of goods produced with child labor. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Progressive Era

    A period of social and political reform in late 19th and early 20th century America, addressing issues like urban sprawl, immigration, corruption, labor conditions, and discrimination.

    Muckrakers

    Investigative journalists who exposed social problems and encouraged public action during the Progressive Era.

    Jacob Riis

    A muckraking journalist and photographer who documented the harsh living conditions of the urban poor in New York City.

    Ida Tarbell

    A prominent female muckraker who investigated and exposed the abuses of Standard Oil.

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    Social Inequality

    Unequal access to resources, opportunities, and social status in society.

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    Muckrakers

    Journalists who investigated and exposed social problems, corruption, and political scandals during the Progressive Era in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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    Progressive Era reforms

    Changes aimed at addressing social and economic problems arising from industrialization, like unsafe working conditions, child labor, and corruption in government.

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    Direct Primary

    A nominating election where voters directly choose candidates for office, bypassing party conventions. This replaced older methods.

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    Initiative, Referendum, and Recall

    Three election reforms that gave voters more power over laws and public officials. Initiative allows voters to propose laws, referendum allows voters to approve/reject existing laws and recall allows voters to remove elected officials.

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    Progressive Principles

    A set of ideas uniting Progressives that included striving for a perfect democracy, emphasizing efficiency and expertise, and reforming the modern market economy for better social justice.

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    Oregon's Recall System

    Oregon became the first state to allow citizens to remove elected officials from office via a vote.

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    Seventeenth Amendment

    This amendment to the U.S. Constitution established the direct election of U.S. senators by voters, replacing the election by state legislatures.

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    Commission System (Local Gov't)

    A system of local government where multiple commissioners, each responsible for specific city functions (like water, fire, or police), are elected to run the city.

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    City Manager System

    A system of local government where citizens elect a city council who then hires a professional city manager to manage the day-to-day operations.

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    Wisconsin Idea

    A progressive reform program, implemented by Gov. Robert La Follette, that led to reforms on taxes, worker's rights and elections.

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    Taylorism in factories

    Scientific management approach to factory production focusing on efficiency and repetitive tasks, often resented by workers.

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    Progressive Social Justice

    Efforts to address social problems like inequality and poverty during the Progressive Era, including initiatives for women, children, immigrant workers, and workers in general.

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    National Child Labor Committee

    Organization advocating for child labor laws in early 20th century America.

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    Keating-Owen Act

    US law prohibiting interstate trade of goods produced by child labor, although later deemed unconstitutional.

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    Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

    Tragedy in NYC exposing dangerous factory conditions for garment workers, mainly women, and prompting workplace safety legislation.

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    Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Impact

    The fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, and William Shepherd's detailed account, shocked the public, highlighting poor working conditions and prompting reforms.

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    Prohibition Movement

    A movement advocating the ban on alcohol sales, driven by groups like the WCTU and Anti-Saloon League, and culminating in the 18th Amendment.

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    Radical Progressives

    Progressives who believed mainstream reforms were insufficient and sought a complete societal revolution.

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    Socialist Party of America

    A radical political party advocating for change through the electoral process.

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    Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

    A radical labor union emphasizing worker empowerment.

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