Question

Part A
Multiple Choice Question
What was the goal of the Progressive Movement?
A.
oppose the spread of communism in the U.S.
B.
bring about political and social reforms in the nation
C.
put an end to federal income taxes on corporations
D.
unify popular support for fighting in World War I
Part B
Multiple Choice Question
The Progressive Movement attempted to accomplish the goal you selected in Part A, except
A.
prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages,
B.
allowing citizens to vote directly for U.S. Senators,
C.
endorsing a progressive income tax on wealthy Americans
D.
granting 18-year olds the right to vote

Answer 1

**Part A**
The goal of the Progressive Movement was:
**B. bring about political and social reforms in the nation**

**Part B**
The Progressive Movement attempted to accomplish the goal you selected in Part A, except:
**D. granting 18-year olds the right to vote**

(Note: The voting age was not lowered to 18 until the 26th Amendment was passed in 1971, which is after the main period of the Progressive Movement.)