9 Questions
What did the 17th Amendment provide for?
Direct election of senators
What did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire (1911) lead to?
Many safety reforms in the workplace
Which president believed in the Square Deal, ensuring equal opportunity to succeed?
Theodore Roosevelt
What did the Hepburn Act of 1906 do?
Gave more power to enforce jurisdiction over railroads
What was the main focus of the Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)?
Regulate the sale of tainted or misbranded products
What was the primary goal of Conservation by Teddy Roosevelt?
To stop over-lumbering and uncontrolled mining
What did Wilson's New Freedom aim to achieve?
"Break up big businesses"
What did the Reclamation Act / Newlands Act of 1902 allow the government to undertake?
Irrigation projects for creating farms
What was Theodore Roosevelt's approach towards trusts?
Take down trusts that limit competition while keeping beneficial trusts
Test your knowledge of Progressive Era reforms in the United States, including the Wisconsin Idea, 17th amendment, and Muller v. Oregon. Explore key initiatives such as the secret ballot, referendum, recall, and direct primary.
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