STAAR Progressive Era 19/21/22

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In which historical time period were these laws enacted? The Great Society, The Progressive Era, The Great Depression, The Jazz Age

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The Progressive Era

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Which reason contributed to the trend shown in this table? Options: The number of factories using assembly lines decreased. A progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor. A political movement worked to lower taxes for businesses. The number of people joining labor unions decreased.

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A progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor.

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What is one way the Progressive Era reform outlined in this diagram has affected U.S. politics?

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Citizens have a more direct influence on lawmaking.

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What was the immediate response to the practices mentioned in this excerpt?

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Congress passed legislation to protect consumer health and safety

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How did the concerns depicted in this cartoon affect the food industry?

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The federal government regulated the food industry in order to protect the health of the public.

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What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drugs Act of 1906?

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To protect consumers by regulating the food and drug industry.

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Which U.S. government action is MOST CLOSELY based on this idea?

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The federal government passes laws to protect individual liberties.

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How were these rights formally obtained? Options: By granting citizenship to immigrants. By passing antitrust legislation. By ratifying constitutional amendments. By engaging in an international conflict.

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By ratifying constitutional amendments.

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Which caption best replaces the question mark in this photograph?

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Come in and Learn Why Women Ought to Vote.

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What is one qualification that must be fulfilled for a person to become a U.S. citizen?

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Demonstrating an understanding of the principles of American government.