Progressive Era

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The period of time after Reconstruction that saw the rise of big business and a handful of Americans became extremely wealthy was called the _____________________.

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Gilded Age

Front

Which of the following does NOT describe early factory conditions? Options: unsafe conditions, low pay, safe conditions, high pay

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high pay

Front

Which group of people filled the need for cheap labor in the northern factories?

Back

immigrants from Europe

Front

What allowed for more settlement and population growth in the Western US after Reconstruction? Options: The creation of an interstate system of roads, the transcontinental railroad, immigrants coming from Asia, a new system of canals.

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the transcontinental railroad

Front

What industry grew in South Carolina after Reconstruction?

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textile mills

Front

A group of workers that unite to combat unfair labor conditions is called a _________.

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labor unions

Front

Investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social problems were called?

Back

muckrakers

Front

Methods used by the south to make it difficult for African Americans to vote.

Back

Poll tax, Grandfather Clause, Eight Box Law

Front

What is it called when politicians redraw voting districts to get the results they want?

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gerrymandering

Front

What does the right of suffrage allow people to do?

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vote