SSUSH13 Review

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What era is known for the second definitive era of social and political reform in America? Options: The Renaissance, The Progressive Era, The Industrial Revolution

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The Progressive Era

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What was the initial purpose of Jim Crow laws?

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To prevent Blacks from participating in political processes

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Plessy v. Ferguson?

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Separate but equal was constitutional

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How did the 17th amendment, initiative, referendum, and recall reforms affect the power of American Voters: ?

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They increased voter power and participation.

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Who wrote The History of Standard Oil, a book which describes how John D. Rockefeller used ruthless business practices in the oil industry?

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Ida Tarbell

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Which muckraker took pictures to show slum life in the cities?

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Jacob Riis

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Creator of settlement house "Hull House" to assist immigrants moving to the United States.

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Jane Addams

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What is the practice of letting people vote to accept laws or reject laws created by the state and local law makers (legislature)?

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Referendum

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Primaries, the secret ballot, and the use of referendum and recall were efforts made during the Progressive Era to

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increase all citizen's participation in government

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Which group played an active role in progressive reform movements?

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Women