Progressive Era People and Events Quiz

Which amendment granted women the right to vote?

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

Which of the following amendments was aimed at establishing prohibition?

Who is associated with exposing the corrupt practices of Boss Tweed through political cartoons?

The Sherman Antitrust Act was influenced by which muckraker's work regarding monopolies?

What significant position did William Taft hold after his presidency?

Which key concept is Woodrow Wilson associated with regarding his plans for post-WWI?

What is the primary focus of W.E.B. Du Bois's educational advocacy for African Americans?

Which statement about Teddy Roosevelt is NOT true?

What does Booker T. Washington emphasize in his advocacy for African American equality?

Progressive Era People and Events

Teddy Roosevelt: Became President after McKinley's assassination. Member of the Progressive Bull Moose Party. A conservationist.
William Taft: Originally supported by Roosevelt. Served one term as President.
Woodrow Wilson: President during WWI. Favored neutrality. Proposed the 14 Points and League of Nations (US did not join). Wanted a return to isolationism.
Booker T. Washington: Advocated for African American equality through vocational training.
W.E.B. Du Bois: Advocated for African American equality with traditional college education.
Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Suffragists who contributed to the 19th Amendment (women's suffrage). Also contributed to the temperance movement and 18th Amendment (prohibition).
Upton Sinclair: Muckraker who exposed the meatpacking industry in "The Jungle" leading to reforms.

Progressive Era Amendments

16th Amendment: Created a federal income tax.
17th Amendment: Allowed for the direct election of Senators.
18th Amendment: Prohibition of alcohol (failed—repealed later by the 21st amendment).
19th Amendment: Granted women the right to vote.

Muckrakers

Jacob Riis: Exposed the living conditions of the poor in "How the Other Half Lives."
Lincoln Steffens: Wrote about political corruption in "Shame of Cities."
Thomas Nast: Used political cartoons to expose Boss Tweed's corruption.
Ida Tarbell: Investigated Standard Oil's business practices.

Test your knowledge on key figures and events of the Progressive Era. This quiz covers important presidents, influential activists, and significant amendments that shaped American history. Dive into the contributions of notable figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Susan B. Anthony.