PROGRESSIVE ERA
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What was one key social reform during the Progressive Era related to child labor?

  • Promoting child labor in dangerous environments
  • Limiting work hours and improving working conditions for children (correct)
  • Encouraging children to work in hazardous industries
  • Banning children from attending school

Which labor reform was established during the Progressive Era to provide compensation for workers injured on the job?

  • Minimum wage laws
  • Encouraging workers to seek compensation independently
  • Promoting longer working hours for increased pay
  • Workers' compensation (correct)

What was a key immigration reform during the Progressive Era aimed at regulating the number of immigrants from specific countries?

  • Establishing quotas based on nationality (correct)
  • Encouraging unlimited immigration
  • Discouraging all immigration to the United States
  • Allowing unrestricted immigration from Europe

How did nationalism manifest in the Progressive Era with regards to government control?

<p>Strengthening the federal government's role in regulating and fostering economic growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant aspect of the nationalism during the Progressive Era concerning military preparedness?

<p>Building up the U.S. military to protect national security (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which social reform during the Progressive Era aimed at regulating building standards and living conditions in urban areas?

<p>Regulating building standards and improving living conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

<p>To expose corruption and social injustices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry did Ida Tarbell's investigative journalism focus on?

<p>Oil industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Upton Sinclair contribute to the Progressive Era?

<p>By exposing corruption in the meatpacking industry (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of muckrakers' work on society during the Progressive Era?

<p>It increased public awareness and paved the way for reforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key focus of social reforms implemented during the Progressive Era?

<p>Improving conditions for marginalized communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of society did labor reforms during the Progressive Era primarily target?

<p>Advocating for workers' rights and safety regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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