Progressive Era Key Figures

Which amendment allowed for the direct election of Senators?

Which of the following individuals is known for exposing the corrupt practices of Boss Tweed?

What was the primary focus of Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?

Which amendment is associated with the prohibition of alcohol?

Who was instrumental in advocating for women's suffrage and contributed to the passing of the 19th Amendment?

What party did Teddy Roosevelt belong to during his presidency?

Which significant role did William Taft pursue after his presidency?

What was Woodrow Wilson's primary goal regarding the United States' involvement in World War I?

Which educational approach did Booker T. Washington advocate for African American equality?

What was one of W.E.B. Du Bois's key educational philosophies?

Progressive Era People

Teddy Roosevelt: Became President after McKinley's assassination, formed the Progressive Bull Moose Party, and was a conservationist.
William Taft: Supported by Roosevelt initially, served one term as President.
Woodrow Wilson: Became President, wanted neutrality during WWI, advocated for the League of Nations (US did not join), and ultimately became a Supreme Court Justice.
Booker T. Washington: Advocated for African American equality, promoted vocational/job training education.
W.E.B. Dubois: Advocated for African American equality, believed in traditional education as a method of achieving higher education.
Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Advocated for women's suffrage, contributed to the passage of the 19th Amendment (women's right to vote). Stanton also contributed to the temperance movement, leading to the 18th Amendment (prohibition).
Upton Sinclair: Wrote "The Jungle" exposing the meatpacking industry, influencing reforms and muckraking journalism.

Progressive Era Legislation

16th Amendment: Established a federal income tax.
17th Amendment: Established direct election of senators.
18th Amendment: Banned alcohol (prohibition), later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
19th Amendment: Granted women the right to vote (women's suffrage).

Muckrakers

Jacob Riis: Exposed tenement life and poverty of the lower class/immigrants.
Lincoln Steffens: Showed political corruption in major American cities.
Thomas Nast: Used political cartoons to expose Boss Tweed's corruption.
Boss Tweed: Corrupt New York City politician who embezzled millions.
Ida Tarbell: Exposed Standard Oil's monopolistic practices, contributing to the passing of the Sherman Antitrust Act.

This quiz covers important personalities of the Progressive Era, including Presidents Teddy Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson, as well as notable activists like Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Dubois. Discover their contributions and lasting impacts on American society, including women's suffrage and economic reforms.