Progressive Movement and Roosevelt's Environmental Conservationism Quiz

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What key belief did the progressive movement emphasize?

The need for a smaller government role in society

The capability of American society to improve (correct)

The need to limit the powers of government

The need to maintain the status quo in society

What did Roosevelt do as an environmental conservationist?

Set aside 150 million acres of federal land as national reserves (correct)

Sold federal land to private interests

Encouraged deforestation of federal lands

Ignored the protection of natural resources

What was the purpose of the direct primary process?

To allow politicians to choose their party's candidate

To prevent voters from indicating their preference for candidates

To discourage voter participation in elections

To put the nominating process directly in the hands of voters (correct)

What did Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' lead to in 1906?

Pure food and drug act forbidding the sale of good quality products Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Jane Addams Hull House in Chicago?

Providing educational and social services Signup and view all the answers

What did the 17th Amendment require regarding U.S senators?

To be elected by popular vote Signup and view all the answers

What did the 18th Amendment declare illegal in the U.S?

Production, transportation, and sale of intoxicating liquors Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the Open Door Notes/Policy regarding China?

John Hay Signup and view all the answers

What did W.E.B DuBois advocate for in terms of segregation?

Pro integration Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred T Mahan argue was crucial for a country's ambitions of becoming a world power?

Strong navy Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of the progressive movement in terms of government powers?

Expand the role of government to bring about societal changes Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle'?

Prompted regulatory laws on food and drugs Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of Robert La Follette's approach in Wisconsin?

Bypassing politicians and involving voters directly in nominations Signup and view all the answers

What did the direct primary, initiative, and referendum aim to achieve?

Empower citizens in the political decision-making process Signup and view all the answers

What was the central idea of the Bull Moose Party led by Roosevelt?

Fighting against the dominance of bad trusts in the market Signup and view all the answers

Why did Roosevelt run again in the 1912 election?

To challenge Taft's presidency due to internal divisions in the Republican party Signup and view all the answers

What did the 16th amendment authorize the U.S. government to do?

Collect an income tax Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the purpose of settlement houses like Jane Addams Hull House?

Providing social services and education to communities in urban areas Signup and view all the answers

What did Alfred T Mahan argue was crucial for securing a country's ambitions of becoming a world power?

Emphasizing the importance of a strong navy Signup and view all the answers

How did large American investments in Cuban sugar contribute to the justification for expansionism?

By providing economic interests that needed protection through intervention Signup and view all the answers