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What was a primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
What was a primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
How did President Theodore Roosevelt view the muckrakers?
How did President Theodore Roosevelt view the muckrakers?
What significant aspect of urban life did Jacob Riis document in his work?
What significant aspect of urban life did Jacob Riis document in his work?
Which of the following movements did not align with the goals of the Progressive Era activists?
Which of the following movements did not align with the goals of the Progressive Era activists?
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Ida Tarbell is best known for her investigative writing about which topic?
Ida Tarbell is best known for her investigative writing about which topic?
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What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the late nineteenth century?
What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the late nineteenth century?
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Which of the following reforms was NOT part of the Progressive movement's agenda?
Which of the following reforms was NOT part of the Progressive movement's agenda?
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How did Progressives generally view the role of government in relation to the economy?
How did Progressives generally view the role of government in relation to the economy?
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What did the passage of the direct primary reform achieve?
What did the passage of the direct primary reform achieve?
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Which statement best describes the common characteristics of Progressives?
Which statement best describes the common characteristics of Progressives?
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What was one significant outcome of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
What was one significant outcome of the Seventeenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution?
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What significant effect did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire have on public awareness?
What significant effect did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire have on public awareness?
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Which of the following best describes the commission system adopted in Galveston, Texas, after the 1900 hurricane?
Which of the following best describes the commission system adopted in Galveston, Texas, after the 1900 hurricane?
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What role did William Shepherd play during the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
What role did William Shepherd play during the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
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What approach did Robert La Follette advocate for during his governorship in Wisconsin?
What approach did Robert La Follette advocate for during his governorship in Wisconsin?
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Which of the following statements about the Progressive movement mentions a common goal?
Which of the following statements about the Progressive movement mentions a common goal?
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Which group was primarily responsible for the prohibition movement in the early 20th century?
Which group was primarily responsible for the prohibition movement in the early 20th century?
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What was one of the main differences between the Socialist Party of America (SPA) and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)?
What was one of the main differences between the Socialist Party of America (SPA) and the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)?
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Fredrick Winslow Taylor is known for advocating what principle in business management?
Fredrick Winslow Taylor is known for advocating what principle in business management?
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What was the outcome of the campaigns led by the Anti-Saloon League by the year 1909?
What was the outcome of the campaigns led by the Anti-Saloon League by the year 1909?
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What was one major criticism of Taylorism among workers?
What was one major criticism of Taylorism among workers?
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What was the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) established to address?
What was the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) established to address?
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Which significant event helped change public opinion about workplace safety regulations?
Which significant event helped change public opinion about workplace safety regulations?
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Who was a prominent figure in the social justice reform movement that worked to improve conditions for women and children?
Who was a prominent figure in the social justice reform movement that worked to improve conditions for women and children?
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What was the outcome of the Keating-Owen Act of 1916?
What was the outcome of the Keating-Owen Act of 1916?
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