Progressive Era to Presidents

What was the main goal of the Progressive Era reformers?

• To expand the British Empire.

• To address social and political issues.

• To promote medieval art.

• To explore new continents.

Which of the following describes the tenements that were typical of many urban areas in the early twentieth century?

• Government-subsidized housing for the poor
• Modern and sleek no-frills apartments that housed poor families
• Buildings that housed many families in cramped, airless apartments
• Light-manufacturing factories prevalent in many urban warehouse districts

How did Jacob Riis contribute to society during the Progressive Era?

• He was a famous musician.

• He was a muckraking journalist who exposed poor living conditions.

• He was a political leader.

• He was an inventor.

How might a place like Hull House have helped new immigrants in 1900?

• By providing military training.

• By offering social and educational services.

• By giving free land.

• By offering luxury accommodations.

What was the purpose of Muckrakers?

• Writers who wanted to make money by selling newspapers
• Writers who wanted to cause change with their writings
• Writers who supported big business and corruption in politics
• Writers who wrote patriotic short stories

Which reformer is associated with Hull House?

• Lewis Hine.

• Upton Sinclair.

• Jane Addams.

• Jacob Riis.

What was Lewis Hine known for during the Progressive Era?

• Photographing child labor to promote reform.

• Writing novels about the American Revolution.

• Leading the Civil Rights Movement.

• Inventing the telephone.

Which muckraking work focused on food safety?

• The Jungle by Upton Sinclair.

• How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis.

• Silent Spring by Rachel Carson.

• The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck.

Who wrote the expose piece of literature that revealed the extensive corrupt monopolistic business practices of Standard Oil?

• Ida Tarbell
• Lewis Hines 
• Jacob Riis
• Upton Sinclair

Suffrage refers to:

• Discrimination
• Women’s Rights
• The Right To Vote
• The Denial of Voting