The Progressive Era and Imperialism

What did the Social Gospel movement and settlement houses have in common?

• They emphasized the duty of wealthier Americans to help the poor.

• They argued that private property was the chief source of social inequality.

• They believed that performing good works was essential to personal salvation.

• They established places where middle-class, educated reformers could live alongside the poor.

Which of the following was a significant impact of progressive reform movements in the 20th century?

• Increased government regulation and oversight of industries.

• Expansion of Jim Crow laws in the Southern U.S.

• Decreased emphasis on women's suffrage and civil rights.

• Promotion of laissez-faire economic policies.

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What was the role of settlement houses in late 19th century America?

• They offered free education to former slaves in the South.

• They offered English classes and other services to poor immigrants.

• They provided favors for immigrants in exchange for receiving their votes in local elections.

• They organized workers to achieve better conditions through strikes and collective bargaining.

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"I maintain that the hours of labor ought to be reduced. From every standpoint the hours are too long in modern industries, more especially where the individual worker is but a part of the machine and is compelled to keep in motion in accordance with the velocity with which the machine turns."

What does this testimony from 1883 demonstrate?

• the desire of labor leaders to achieve a shorter workday for all workers.

• the lack of concern by some labor leaders for the conditions of unskilled workers.

• the belief that modern industry cannot succeed unless employees work long hours.

• the competition between the Knights of Labor and the American Federation of Labor.

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Corrupt politicians who overcharged local governments and provided services to new citizens in exchange for their votes were part of what?

• Communists

• The Social Gospel Movement

• Political machines

• Monopolies

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What is similar about these major labor actions in the late 19th century: Haymarket Riot (1886), Homestead Strike (1892), Pullman Strike (1894)

• They were stopped by the intervention of the U.S. Army.

• They led to major gains for worker's rights.

• They were secretly organized by the Anarchists

• They were major setbacks for the labor movement.

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Initiative, Referendum, Recall, Direct Primary, 17th Amendment. What characteristic is shared by all five of these reforms of the Progressive Era?

• They were reforms of state government.

• They were directly aimed at reducing corruption in state government.

• They gave citizens a greater voice in government.

• They successfully brought economic relief to the urban working poor.

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Before 1898, most Americans had opposed imperialism. Why did imperialism suddenly become more popular in the U.S. by the end of the century.

• Americans felt it was against the principles of democracy to rule over others.

• Americans wanted to sell goods to new markets and buy raw materials.

• Americans wanted to rule others because America had once been a British colony.

• Americans feared imperialism would bring the U.S. into conflict with other countries.

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