Progressive Era Reforms and Impacts

The video covers Chapter 28 of the American Pageant, focusing on progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt. It discusses key terms, social awareness through journalism, political reforms like the 17th Amendment, labor and social reforms, Roosevelt's Square Deal, economic and environmental issues, and the influence of Taft and Wilson. The video highlights the impact of these movements on American society and politics.

What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?

• To advocate for isolationism

• To support the wealthy class

• To expose societal evils and corruption

• To promote industrial growth

Which reform allowed citizens to propose and vote on laws directly?

• The 17th Amendment

• The initiative process

• The Elkins Act

• The Square Deal

What was the main goal of the city manager system?

• To depoliticize city governance

• To increase political party influence

• To centralize power in the mayor's office

• To reduce public involvement in politics

What was the significance of the Muller v. Oregon case?

• It supported corporate rights over labor rights

• It upheld laws protecting women in the workplace

• It declared child labor laws unconstitutional

• It limited work hours for all workers

What was the primary aim of Roosevelt's Square Deal?

• To expand corporate power

• To protect consumer rights and regulate corporations

• To reduce government intervention

• To promote laissez-faire economics

How did the Elkins Act impact the railroad industry?

• It reduced government oversight

• It nationalized the railroads

• It made rebates illegal and punishable

• It increased tariffs on railroad goods

What unintended effect did Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' have?

• It increased support for laissez-faire policies

• It reduced public interest in labor rights

• It promoted the expansion of the meat industry

• It led to the Meat Inspection Act

What was the outcome of the Roosevelt Panic of 1907?

• It resulted in monetary reforms for banks

• It strengthened Roosevelt's popularity

• It caused a decline in labor rights

• It led to the end of the Progressive Era

What was the impact of Dollar Diplomacy?

• It tied foreign economies to the U.S. dollar

• It isolated the U.S. from global markets

• It focused on military expansion

• It reduced American influence abroad

How did Woodrow Wilson's presidency impact the Democratic Party?

• It led to the party's decline

• It weakened the party's influence

• It revitalized the party with progressive policies

• It shifted the party towards conservatism