Chapter 7 Reading Quiz

Books such as The Octupus by Frank Norris and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair exposed problems that resulted from

• the naturalization of immigrants.

• westward expansion.

• rapid industrialization.

• environmental conservation.

What was a major cause of the drop in agricultural prices in the late 19th century?

• continuous droughts

• overproduction by farmers

• increased demand for food

• government regulation of prices

The Progressive Movement drew its strength from

• big business.

• farmers.

• middle-class reformers.

• socialists.

To guarantee an adequate money supply in the national economy, President Wilson introduced

• limits on foreign investments.

• an end to the gold standard.

• the Federal Reserve System.

• insurance for all bank deposits.

What was the goal of those who supported the 17th Amendment?

• expanding the power of the legislative branch

• providing equal voting rights to minority groups

• basing Senate representation on state population

• making the Senate more responsive to the people

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Progressive reformers?

• mainly urban and middle class

• pursued radical alternatives to capitalism

• many were women

• involved in a variety of reforms in the political, economic, and social realms

Progressive Era reformers sought to expand voter participation by adopting

• tougher literacy tests.

• additional poll taxes.

• initiative and referendum.

• a civil service system.

Which goal was shared by both Populists and Progressives?

• the free coinage of silver

• greater control of the government by the people

• expansion of opportunities for immigrants

• equality for African Americans

Jane Addams

• was a birth control advocate.

• believed in Social Darwinism.

• advocated for the working poor.

• was an economist.

Members of the Progressive Movement generally supported the idea that the federal government should

• prevent unfair business practices.

• restrict immigration to the U.S.

• abolish private property ownership.

• reduce the number of small farms.