The Progressive Era
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Who was a key figure in the Progressive Era movement?

  • Ida Tarbell (correct)
  • Doris Kearns Goodwin
  • Sam McClure
  • Lincoln Steffens
  • What was the significance of Theodore Roosevelt's train trips?

  • He used them to meet with other politicians and discuss legislation
  • He used them to conduct business and make important decisions
  • He used them to campaign against William Howard Taft
  • He used them to communicate with the people and rally support for his policies (correct)
  • What caused a split in the Republican Party in 1912?

  • The rift between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft (correct)
  • The unfair treatment of workers in factories
  • The corruption in the city
  • The antitrust suit against Standard Oil
  • What was the outcome of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?

    <p>Both Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft lost the election</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement helped bridge the gap between the rich and the poor during the Progressive Era?

    <p>The Labor Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'bully pulpit' to describe the president's national platform?

    <p>Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which journalist exposed the unfair practices of Standard Oil during the Progressive Era?

    <p>Ida Tarbell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?

    <p>The Conservative Wing gained control of the party</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Theodore Roosevelt running against William Howard Taft in 1912?

    <p>Taft's refusal to follow Roosevelt's progressive agenda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which magazine played a significant role in the Progressive Era by publishing investigative journalism?

    <p>McClure's</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the journalist known for exposing the unfair practices of Standard Oil?

    <p>Ida Tarbell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Ida Tarbell's revelations about Standard Oil?

    <p>It led to an antitrust suit against Standard Oil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Theodore Roosevelt refer to as the 'bully pulpit'?

    <p>The national platform of the president to mobilize public sentiment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?

    <p>Both wings of the party lost the election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president is known for his leadership during the Progressive Era?

    <p>Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'bully pulpit' to describe the president's national platform?

    <p>Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was handpicked by Theodore Roosevelt to be his successor?

    <p>William Howard Taft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?

    <p>The Republican Party lost the Congress and Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Progressive Era, what role did Theodore Roosevelt believe the government should have?

    <p>A supportive role</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the investigative journalism published by McClure's magazine during the Progressive Era?

    <p>It mobilized public sentiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?

    <p>It resulted in the loss of the election by both Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Theodore Roosevelt running against William Howard Taft in 1912?

    <p>Taft had disappointed Roosevelt by not being as progressive as expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Theodore Roosevelt refer to as the 'bully pulpit'?

    <p>The national platform of the president</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who played a significant role in bridging the gap between the rich and the poor during the Progressive Era?

    <p>Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which journalist's revelations about Standard Oil led to an antitrust suit against the company?

    <p>Ida Tarbell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?

    <p>The Republican Party lost the election and control of Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for Theodore Roosevelt running against William Howard Taft in 1912?

    <p>Taft's failure to be as progressive as expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Theodore Roosevelt refer to as the 'bully pulpit'?

    <p>The national platform the president has to mobilize public sentiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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