Progressive Era Reforms Quiz

Journalists who exposed corruption and social injustices in government and industry. They aimed to inform the public and push for reforms.

A settlement house founded by Jane Addams in 1889. It provided education, childcare, and cultural activities for immigrants. The Hull House was a pioneer in social work and advocated for urban poverty reform.

A religious movement that focused on improving society through Christian principles. They advocated for labor rights, education, and social justice.

A landmark Supreme Court case that upheld limits on women's working hours. While the ruling cited women's health, it also reinforced gender stereotypes.

A period of the 1920s where the production, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages were banned. This led to organized crime and was eventually repealed.

A law that targeted human trafficking, but its enforcement often exhibited racial and class bias.

An advocate for progressive education that emphasized critical thinking and problem-solving. He believed education should be relevant to students' experiences and prepare them for active citizenship.

A Supreme Court case that struck down limits on bakers' working hours, prioritizing the right to work under free market conditions.

Efforts to limit monopolies and promote fair competition in the economy. Presidents like Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson played key roles in this movement.

A movement that promoted the conservation of natural resources, advocating for sustainable practices and responsible management of the environment. The Hetch Hetchy debate was a significant example.

The Social Gospel inspired movements like temperance (limiting alcohol) and labor rights, leading to policies that addressed social inequalities.

The push for child labor laws and improved working conditions was heavily influenced by Social Gospel principles.

Muller v. Oregon upheld limits on women’s working hours for health reasons; Lochner v.New York struck down limits on bakers’ working hours, prioritizing "liberty of contract."

Muller supported protecting workers' health, aligning with Progressive ideals. Lochner highlighted tensions between labor rights and business interests.

Muller reinforced gender stereotypes by stating women need 'special' protection. Lochner set back labor reform efforts by emphasizing individual contracts over state intervention.

Roosevelt advocated for regulating trusts through strengthened antitrust laws and a National Industrial Commission. Wilson focused on eliminating monopolies entirely, condemning unfair practices.

Both sought to promote fair competition and curb corporate abuses, prioritizing public welfare.

Roosevelt’s efforts led to increased government oversight. Wilson’s policies resulted in legislation like the Clayton Antitrust Act.

Muckrakers exposed problems: Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle led to food safety laws like the Meat Inspection Act. Ida Tarbell revealed abuses of monopolies, leading to antitrust legislation.

Social Gospel and settlement houses like Hull House tackled urban poverty by providing education, childcare, and job training.

Labor laws addressed poor working conditions: Muller v.Oregon protected women workers; child labor restrictions emerged.

Court cases like Lochner v.New York protected individual freedom of contract, striking down worker protections. In contrast, Muller v.Oregon upheld labor laws for women, prioritizing government intervention.

Roosevelt’s antitrust laws like the Sherman Act curbed corporate power but raised questions about the government’s role in the economy.

Morality-based reforms like Prohibition and the Mann Act limited personal freedoms to enforce societal values.