5 Questions
What was the primary goal of the Progressive Era reformers?
To reduce the influence of big business
What was the impact of the emergence of Jim Crow laws and the Ku Klux Klan on the civil rights of African-Americans?
They faced increased discrimination and violence
What was the purpose of initiatives, referendums, and recall in the Progressive Era?
To expand the democratic process and give citizens more direct control
What legislation was passed as a result of the efforts of progressive reformers?
The 17th Amendment to the US Constitution
What actions did the government take to address the issue of business trusts during the Progressive Era?
It passed the Sherman Antitrust Act
Test your knowledge of the key figures and events of the Progressive Era in the United States. Learn about the efforts of reformers to address social and economic issues, and how they impacted the civil rights of African-Americans. Discover the legislative achievements of the era and how democratic processes were expanded.
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