5 Questions
Which progressive reform allowed citizens to propose and pass laws directly without the involvement of the state legislature?
Initiative
Which progressive reform allowed citizens to vote on a law that has already been passed by the state legislature?
Referendum
Which progressive reform allowed citizens to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term?
Recall
Which muckraker exposed the unsanitary and unsafe practices in the meatpacking industry, leading to the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Upton Sinclair
Which third party played a significant role in advocating for the rights of farmers and workers during the Progressive Era?
Populist Party
Test your knowledge of progressivism, the changing relationship between the federal government and private business, and the impact of progressive era reforms and muckrakers such as Upton Sinclair on American society. Evaluate your understanding of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the impact of amendments like the 16th, 17th, and 18th.
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