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What was a major concern that led to the popularity of Progressive politics in the early 1900s?
What was a major concern that led to the popularity of Progressive politics in the early 1900s?
- Limited availability of affordable housing in urban centers
- Exploitation of children in dangerous industries (correct)
- Lack of access to education for urban workers' children
- Inadequate healthcare for rural farmers
What was a consequence of rapid urbanization during the Progressive Era?
What was a consequence of rapid urbanization during the Progressive Era?
- Shift towards decentralized agricultural production
- Decrease in the power of monopolies
- Few regulations on how employers could treat their workers (correct)
- Increased government intervention in business operations
Who were some of the businessmen known for consolidating companies into monopolies during the late 19th century?
Who were some of the businessmen known for consolidating companies into monopolies during the late 19th century?
- Thomas Edison and Alexander Graham Bell
- J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller (correct)
- Henry Ford and Andrew W. Mellon
- Andrew Carnegie and Cornelius Vanderbilt
What was a tactic used by monopolists to ensure political favor during the Progressive Era?
What was a tactic used by monopolists to ensure political favor during the Progressive Era?
What was a significant shift in the way people earned a living during the Progressive Era?
What was a significant shift in the way people earned a living during the Progressive Era?
What was the purpose of the electoral reforms during the Progressive Era?
What was the purpose of the electoral reforms during the Progressive Era?
What was the role of Robert La Follette in the Progressive movement?
What was the role of Robert La Follette in the Progressive movement?
What distinguishes progressives from liberals in their approach to reform?
What distinguishes progressives from liberals in their approach to reform?
What was the purpose of referendum, recall, and initiative during the Progressive Era?
What was the purpose of referendum, recall, and initiative during the Progressive Era?
What was the main focus of liberalism during the Progressive Era?
What was the main focus of liberalism during the Progressive Era?
What is the main focus of liberalism?
What is the main focus of liberalism?
What did the electoral reforms during the Progressive Era aim to achieve?
What did the electoral reforms during the Progressive Era aim to achieve?
What is the role of referendum, recall, and initiative in local governments?
What is the role of referendum, recall, and initiative in local governments?
What was the nickname of Wisconsin senator Robert La Follette?
What was the nickname of Wisconsin senator Robert La Follette?
What distinguishes progressives from liberals in their approach to reform?
What distinguishes progressives from liberals in their approach to reform?
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
What did the 16th Amendment, ratified in 1913, allow for?
What did the 16th Amendment, ratified in 1913, allow for?
What did the 17th Amendment change?
What did the 17th Amendment change?
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
What was the main focus of the 21st century progressives?
What was the main focus of the 21st century progressives?
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Which amendment ratified in 1913 allowed direct taxation of income?
Which amendment ratified in 1913 allowed direct taxation of income?
What did the 17th Amendment change?
What did the 17th Amendment change?
Which amendment, ratified after World War I, granted women the right to vote?
Which amendment, ratified after World War I, granted women the right to vote?
When did the Progressive Era end?
When did the Progressive Era end?
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
What was the main focus of the 18th Amendment ratified during Woodrow Wilson's presidency?
What was the main focus of the 18th Amendment ratified during Woodrow Wilson's presidency?
What did the 17th Amendment change?
What did the 17th Amendment change?
What was a significant achievement of the 19th Amendment, ratified after World War I?
What was a significant achievement of the 19th Amendment, ratified after World War I?
What was the main focus of the 21st century progressives?
What was the main focus of the 21st century progressives?
Study Notes
The Progressive Era: Political Reforms and Social Activism
- J.P. Morgan made his wealth by merging companies into mega-corporations
- Theodore Roosevelt became President after the assassination of President William McKinley
- Rapid urban growth led to city governments being controlled by wealthy individuals
- The political machine was a system of businesspeople leading government
- Theodore Roosevelt targeted child labor and broke up monopolies
- The 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913, allowing direct taxation of income
- The 17th Amendment changed the way senators were elected, creating a more representative democracy
- Woodrow Wilson's presidency saw the ratification of the 18th Amendment, instituting alcohol prohibition
- The 19th Amendment, ratified after World War I, granted women the right to vote
- The Progressive Era ended with Woodrow Wilson's departure from office in 1921
- The 21st century progressives focus on systemic issues such as income inequality
- The Affordable Care Act is a modern example of progressive reform, aiming for equitable access to healthcare
The Progressive Era: Political Reforms and Social Activism
- J.P. Morgan made his wealth by merging companies into mega-corporations
- Theodore Roosevelt became President after the assassination of President William McKinley
- Rapid urban growth led to city governments being controlled by wealthy individuals
- The political machine was a system of businesspeople leading government
- Theodore Roosevelt targeted child labor and broke up monopolies
- The 16th Amendment was ratified in 1913, allowing direct taxation of income
- The 17th Amendment changed the way senators were elected, creating a more representative democracy
- Woodrow Wilson's presidency saw the ratification of the 18th Amendment, instituting alcohol prohibition
- The 19th Amendment, ratified after World War I, granted women the right to vote
- The Progressive Era ended with Woodrow Wilson's departure from office in 1921
- The 21st century progressives focus on systemic issues such as income inequality
- The Affordable Care Act is a modern example of progressive reform, aiming for equitable access to healthcare
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Test your knowledge of Progressive Politics with this quiz! Explore the history, key figures, and beliefs of progressivism, including its impact on societal reforms and the role of children in the workforce during the early 1900s.
