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?

Strengthening the federal government's role in regulating and fostering economic growth Signup and view all the answers

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

Building up the U.S. military to protect national security Signup and view all the answers

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

Regulating building standards and improving living conditions Signup and view all the answers

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

To expose corruption and social injustices Signup and view all the answers

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

Oil industry Signup and view all the answers

How did Upton Sinclair contribute to the Progressive Era?

By exposing corruption in the meatpacking industry Signup and view all the answers

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

It increased public awareness and paved the way for reforms Signup and view all the answers

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

Improving conditions for marginalized communities Signup and view all the answers

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

Advocating for workers' rights and safety regulations Signup and view all the answers

PROGRESSIVE ERA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How did Upton Sinclair contribute to the Progressive Era?

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

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

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

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