Question 1

Those who called themselves progressives did not agree on what "progressivism" meant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

The formation of political interest groups was encouraged in the progressive era.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

What were the significant divisions within the progressive movement? What impact did these divisions have on the movement?

Accepted Answer

The progressive movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries was marked by significant divisions that impacted the overall effectiveness of the movement. One major division within the progressive movement was between the more moderate reformers and the more radical activists. The moderate reformers focused on implementing gradual changes within the existing political and economic system, while the radical activists sought more immediate and transformative change, often through direct action and protest.

Another significant division within the progressive movement was along racial and gender lines. While many progressive reformers advocated for social and political reforms, they often did so without addressing the specific needs and concerns of marginalized groups, such as women and people of color. This led to a lack of inclusivity within the movement and hindered its ability to address systemic inequalities.

These divisions had a significant impact on the progressive movement. The lack of unity and cohesion within the movement meant that its efforts were often fragmented and less effective. Additionally, the failure to address the needs of marginalized groups led to a lack of support and participation from these communities, ultimately weakening the overall impact of the movement.

In conclusion, the significant divisions within the progressive movement, both in terms of ideological approaches and inclusivity, had a detrimental impact on the movement's ability to achieve meaningful and lasting change. It serves as a reminder of the importance of unity and intersectionality in social and political movements.

Question 4

During the progressive era,significant voting rights for women were first won in

Accepted Answer

A) the mid-Atlantic states. 
B) the South. 
C) New England. 
D) the Midwest. 
E) the Far West. 
A) the mid-Atlantic states. 
B) the South. 
C) New England. 
D) the Midwest. 
E) the Far West.

Question 5

During the early twentieth century,the Industrial Workers of the World

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A) advocated a single union for all workers. 
B) was dominated by anarchists. 
C) emphasized education for the working class. 
D) rejected the economic principles of both capitalism and Marxism. 
E) was a more violent organization than the public recognized at the time. 
A) advocated a single union for all workers. 
B) was dominated by anarchists. 
C) emphasized education for the working class. 
D) rejected the economic principles of both capitalism and Marxism. 
E) was a more violent organization than the public recognized at the time.

Question 6

In the years prior to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment,

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A) a large majority of states gave some voting rights to women. 
B) many states gave full voting rights to women. 
C) New York,Michigan,Illinois,and California all granted women the right to vote. 
D) a large majority of states gave some voting rights to women,including New York,Michigan,Illinois,and California. 
E) All these answers are correct. 
A) a large majority of states gave some voting rights to women. 
B) many states gave full voting rights to women. 
C) New York,Michigan,Illinois,and California all granted women the right to vote. 
D) a large majority of states gave some voting rights to women,including New York,Michigan,Illinois,and California. 
E) All these answers are correct.

Question 7

The first director of the National Forest Service was

Accepted Answer

A) Gifford Pinchot. 
B) William Howard Taft. 
C) John Muir. 
D) Richard Ballinger. 
E) Louis Glavis. 
A) Gifford Pinchot. 
B) William Howard Taft. 
C) John Muir. 
D) Richard Ballinger. 
E) Louis Glavis.

Question 8

During the progressive era,the power of the political parties

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A) declined,while voter turnout increased. 
B) declined,as did voter turnout. 
C) increased,as did voter turnout. 
D) increased,while voter turnout declined. 
E) stayed basically the same,as did voter turnout. 
A) declined,while voter turnout increased. 
B) declined,as did voter turnout. 
C) increased,as did voter turnout. 
D) increased,while voter turnout declined. 
E) stayed basically the same,as did voter turnout.

Question 9

The leader of the National Woman's Party,________,did not think that the Nineteenth Amendment would be sufficient to protect women.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The leader of the National Woman's Party,________,did...

Question 10

Why was William Howard Taft an unpopular president? Why did Roosevelt challenge him in 1912?

Accepted Answer

William Howard Taft was an unpopular pre

Question 11

Nearly all progressive reformers agreed that the growth of immigration had created social problems in American cities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In 1909,a controversy involving Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot saw

Accepted Answer

A) President William H.Taft fire Ballinger due to a conflict of interest. 
B) President William H.Taft fire Pinchot for insubordination. 
C) conservative Republicans turn against President Taft. 
D) progressives come to oppose Pinchot. 
E) former supporters of Roosevelt rally behind Taft. 
A) President William H.Taft fire Ballinger due to a conflict of interest. 
B) President William H.Taft fire Pinchot for insubordination. 
C) conservative Republicans turn against President Taft. 
D) progressives come to oppose Pinchot. 
E) former supporters of Roosevelt rally behind Taft.

Question 13

In 1904,Ida Tarbell published a highly critical study of

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A) the Carnegie Steel Company. 
B) child industrial labor. 
C) urban "boss rule." 
D) the Standard Oil trust. 
E) Congress. 
A) the Carnegie Steel Company. 
B) child industrial labor. 
C) urban "boss rule." 
D) the Standard Oil trust. 
E) Congress.

Question 14

The temperance crusade

Accepted Answer

A) first began to take shape during the progressive era. 
B) was supported by most business employers. 
C) sought to curb prostitution. 
D) found its greatest support among immigrants. 
E) was wholeheartedly supported by urban political machines. 
A) first began to take shape during the progressive era. 
B) was supported by most business employers. 
C) sought to curb prostitution. 
D) found its greatest support among immigrants. 
E) was wholeheartedly supported by urban political machines.

Question 15

"Big Bill" Haywood of the ________ called for the abolition of the "wage system."

Accepted Answer

Industrial

Question 16

Theodore Roosevelt did not run for another term as president in 1908 because

Accepted Answer

A) the Constitution prevented him from doing so. 
B) he had lost much of his public popularity. 
C) in 1904 he had promised not to run again. 
D) he was denied the nomination of his party. 
E) he felt he had accomplished everything he wanted to do as president. 
A) the Constitution prevented him from doing so. 
B) he had lost much of his public popularity. 
C) in 1904 he had promised not to run again. 
D) he was denied the nomination of his party. 
E) he felt he had accomplished everything he wanted to do as president.

Question 17

During the progressive era,the "new woman" was a product of

Accepted Answer

A) a lower birth rate. 
B) the movement to work outside the home. 
C) increased schooling for children. 
D) higher levels of education. 
E) All these answers are correct. 
A) a lower birth rate. 
B) the movement to work outside the home. 
C) increased schooling for children. 
D) higher levels of education. 
E) All these answers are correct.

Question 18

How would you define progressivism and describe its major characteristics?

Accepted Answer

Progressivism is a political and social

Question 19

After the elections of 1914,President Woodrow Wilson

Accepted Answer

A) held steady to his existing course of action. 
B) moved away from progressivism. 
C) began another round of progressive legislation. 
D) encouraged the United States to enter the war in Europe. 
E) refused to nominate any progressives to the Supreme Court. 
A) held steady to his existing course of action. 
B) moved away from progressivism. 
C) began another round of progressive legislation. 
D) encouraged the United States to enter the war in Europe. 
E) refused to nominate any progressives to the Supreme Court.

Question 20

The secret ballot enhanced the power of the two-party system over the average voter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: The Progressives

Those who called themselves progressives did not agree on what "progressivism" meant.

The formation of political interest groups was encouraged in the progressive era.

What were the significant divisions within the progressive movement? What impact did these divisions have on the movement?

During the progressive era,significant voting rights for women were first won in

During the early twentieth century,the Industrial Workers of the World

In the years prior to the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment,

The first director of the National Forest Service was

During the progressive era,the power of the political parties

The leader of the National Woman's Party,________,did not think that the Nineteenth Amendment would be sufficient to protect women.

Why was William Howard Taft an unpopular president? Why did Roosevelt challenge him in 1912?

Nearly all progressive reformers agreed that the growth of immigration had created social problems in American cities.

In 1909,a controversy involving Richard Ballinger and Gifford Pinchot saw

In 1904,Ida Tarbell published a highly critical study of

The temperance crusade

"Big Bill" Haywood of the ________ called for the abolition of the "wage system."

Theodore Roosevelt did not run for another term as president in 1908 because

During the progressive era,the "new woman" was a product of

How would you define progressivism and describe its major characteristics?

After the elections of 1914,President Woodrow Wilson

The secret ballot enhanced the power of the two-party system over the average voter.

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