30 Questions
What was a major concern that led to the popularity of Progressive politics in the early 1900s?
Exploitation of children in dangerous industries
What was a consequence of rapid urbanization during the Progressive Era?
Few regulations on how employers could treat their workers
Who were some of the businessmen known for consolidating companies into monopolies during the late 19th century?
J.P. Morgan and John D. Rockefeller
What was a tactic used by monopolists to ensure political favor during the Progressive Era?
Spending large sums of money on politicians
What was a significant shift in the way people earned a living during the Progressive Era?
Moving into urban centers and working for weekly paychecks
What was the purpose of the electoral reforms during the Progressive Era?
To increase the ability of voters to engage with government
What was the role of Robert La Follette in the Progressive movement?
He fought for progressive ideals as Wisconsin's governor and senator
What distinguishes progressives from liberals in their approach to reform?
Progressives seek proactive solutions utilizing the powers of the central government
What was the purpose of referendum, recall, and initiative during the Progressive Era?
To increase voter engagement and power
What was the main focus of liberalism during the Progressive Era?
Preserving individual freedoms of citizens
What is the main focus of liberalism?
Preserving individual freedoms and civil liberties
What did the electoral reforms during the Progressive Era aim to achieve?
Increase voter engagement and power
What is the role of referendum, recall, and initiative in local governments?
Empower voters by allowing them to engage directly with government
What was the nickname of Wisconsin senator Robert La Follette?
Battling Bob
What distinguishes progressives from liberals in their approach to reform?
Proactive solutions utilizing the powers of the central government
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Theodore Roosevelt
What did the 16th Amendment, ratified in 1913, allow for?
Direct taxation of income
What did the 17th Amendment change?
The way senators were elected
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
The 19th Amendment
What was the main focus of the 21st century progressives?
Systemic issues such as income inequality
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Theodore Roosevelt
Which amendment ratified in 1913 allowed direct taxation of income?
16th Amendment
What did the 17th Amendment change?
The way senators were elected
Which amendment, ratified after World War I, granted women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
When did the Progressive Era end?
With Woodrow Wilson's departure from office in 1921
Who became President after the assassination of President William McKinley?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the main focus of the 18th Amendment ratified during Woodrow Wilson's presidency?
Alcohol prohibition
What did the 17th Amendment change?
The way senators were elected
What was a significant achievement of the 19th Amendment, ratified after World War I?
Granting women the right to vote
What was the main focus of the 21st century progressives?
Addressing systemic issues such as income inequality
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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