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Who was known for his work 'The Jungle' that exposed the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry?
Who was known for his work 'The Jungle' that exposed the unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry?
- William Jennings Bryan
- Jacob Riis
- Jane Addams
- Upton Sinclair (correct)
Which progressive era amendment introduced the concept of income tax?
Which progressive era amendment introduced the concept of income tax?
- 19th Amendment
- 18th Amendment
- 17th Amendment
- 16th Amendment (correct)
Who was a prominent leader in the temperance movement during the Progressive Era?
Who was a prominent leader in the temperance movement during the Progressive Era?
- Frances Willard (correct)
- Lewis Hine
- Mother Cabrini
- Ida Tarbell
Which labor strike had a significant impact on the labor movement and led to the establishment of International Workers' Day (May Day)?
Which labor strike had a significant impact on the labor movement and led to the establishment of International Workers' Day (May Day)?
Which economic concept criticizes industrial capitalism and emphasizes the class struggle between the owners of production and the labor force?
Which economic concept criticizes industrial capitalism and emphasizes the class struggle between the owners of production and the labor force?
Which immigration processing center played a significant role in American history as the gateway for millions of immigrants from 1892 to 1954?
Which immigration processing center played a significant role in American history as the gateway for millions of immigrants from 1892 to 1954?
Which term refers to the theory that individuals can move up or down in the social hierarchy based on factors like education, occupation, and income?
Which term refers to the theory that individuals can move up or down in the social hierarchy based on factors like education, occupation, and income?
