The Progressive Reform Era examination

These were journalists who wrote book and articles that exposed corruption in business and government:

• Progressives

• Muckrakers

• Sensationalists

• Investigative reporters

This U.S. president made significant contributions to breaking up big business during the Progressive Era:

• Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

Why did the Progressive Era grow in the United States?

• because of the negative impact of industrialization

• because of the negative impact of the civil war

• because industrial tycoons were appalled by the conditions of factories

• because the American people were disillusioned by WWI

Those who wanted to make economic reform may have been concerned about which issue?

• the influence of monopolies and trusts

• eliminating political machines/bosses

• conservation of natural resources

• ending racial discrimination

What does the power of referendum give voters the right to do?

• select a candidate to run in the general election

• to propose a law by getting signatures on a petition

• remove elected officials from public office

• to approve or reject a law (especially one that imposes taxes)

The goals of muckraking journalists were to

• advertise the economic benefits of industrialization.

• describe and illustrate the problems within American society.

• encourage European immigration through advertising in European newspapers.

• attract rural residents to move into the urban centers.

During the Progressive Era, new amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment number created a national income tax?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

During the Progressive Era, new amendments were added to the U.S. Constitution. Which amendment number allowed citizens to directly elect senators?

• 14th

• 15th

• 16th

• 17th

Who was responsible for informing the public of the appalling working conditions of meat packing plants with the book "The Jungle?"

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Upton Sinclair

• Jacob Riis

• Ida Tarbell

Who outlined the Progressive reforms of the American public and gave his presidential campaign the name "Square Deal?"

• William Howard Taft

• Woodrow Wilson

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt