Progressivism

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Which of the following characterized the progressive era? Options: Persistence of social problems, Increase in production, Urban (city) growth, All of the above

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All of the above

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What is a muckraker?

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Writers who exposed political and business corruption in the Progressive Era

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"New Immigrants" during this era came from where? Options: Asia, Northern and Western Europe, Southern and Eastern Europe, South America

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Southern and Eastern Europe

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Which of the following was NOT a common experience of immigrants during this time? Options: Wide-range acceptance and welcome, The development of close-knit ethnic neighborhoods, Low pay and harsh working conditions, Building of churches

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Wide-range acceptance and welcome

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How did the increase in consumerism change society?

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Department stores became popular and leisure activities increased.

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What innovations did Henry Ford introduce during this era? Options: Standardized output, Lower prices, Assembly line, All of the above

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All of the above

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Which labor movement allowed only skilled industrial and craft laborers?

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American Federation of Labor (AFL)

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Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the politics of Progressivism? State and local reforms, Popular election of US Senators, Women's suffrage, Government owned railroads and factories

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Government owned railroads and factories

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Under which Progressive President were a number of laws focused on business regulation passed? Options: Barack Obama, Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson

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Teddy Roosevelt

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Under which Progressive President were a number of laws focused on anti-trust initiatives? Options: Barack Obama, Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson

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William Howard Taft