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The Progressive Era: Industrialization, Urbanization, and Social Change

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What was the primary goal of the Progressives in terms of corporate regulation?

To completely eliminate corporations and monopolies

To increase government subsidies to large corporations

To pass laws that only benefit small businesses

To break up corporate monopolies and promote fair competition (correct)

What was the significance of the U.S. Supreme Court's dissolution of the Northern Securities Company?

It marked the beginning of the Progressive Era

It led to the election of Theodore Roosevelt as President

It broke up a monopoly of western railroads, promoting fair competition (correct)

It was the first time the government regulated a corporation

What was the 'Square Deal' proposed by Theodore Roosevelt?

A campaign to reduce government spending and lower taxes

A set of policies to regulate business, conserve natural resources, and protect consumers (correct)

A program to conserve natural resources and protect the environment

A plan to provide social justice to workers and minorities

What was the main consequence of industrialization and urbanization during the Progressive Era?

The rise of new social problems and challenges Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind the Progressive movement's focus on social justice?

To address the social and economic inequalities faced by workers, the poor, and minorities Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Muckrakers' journalistic efforts?

To expose corruption and harsh working conditions in businesses Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the creation of the Pure Food and Drug Act in 1906?

To prohibit the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs in interstate commerce Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the Newlands Reclamation Act?

The increase of forest reserve land in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the banning of child labor in most states by 1918?

To protect children from injury and accidents due to harsh working conditions Signup and view all the answers

What was the main effect of the creation of the national park service?

The promotion of conservation and sustainable land use Signup and view all the answers