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Sure! Here’s a quiz on the legacy of the Progressive Era. This quiz consists of multiple-choice questions, true/false questions, and short answer prompts.

Quiz: The Legacy of the Progressive Era

Multiple Choice Questions

  1. What was the main goal of the Progressive Era? a) To promote isolationism
    b) To reform various aspects of American society
    c) To expand the United States' overseas territories
    d) To maintain traditional values

  2. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted women the right to vote? a) 15th Amendment
    b) 19th Amendment
    c) 21st Amendment
    d) 24th Amendment

  3. Which of the following was a major focus of progressive reformers? a) Labor rights
    b) Civil rights for African Americans
    c) Political corruption
    d) All of the above

  4. Which organization, founded during the Progressive Era, aimed to improve the rights and welfare of children? a) The NAACP
    b) The National Labor Relations Board
    c) The Child Welfare League of America
    d) The National Women’s Suffrage Association

True/False Questions

  1. The Progressive Era lasted from the 1890s to the 1920s.
    True / False

  2. The Sherman Antitrust Act was aimed at breaking up monopolies and promoting competition.
    True / False

  3. Progressives were universally in favor of Prohibition.
    True / False

Short Answer Questions

  1. Name one significant achievement of the Progressive Era in labor reform.

  2. Discuss the impact of muckrakers on public opinion during the Progressive Era.

  3. What role did the federal government take on during the Progressive Era that differed from previous administrations?

Answers

1. b) To reform various aspects of American society
2. b) 19th Amendment
3. d) All of the above
4. c) The Child Welfare League of America

5. True
6. True
7. False (While many did support it, not all progressives agreed on Prohibition.)

8. Answers may vary; examples include child labor laws, the establishment of the eight-hour workday, workplace safety regulations, etc.
9. Muckrakers were journalists who exposed corruption, unethical practices, and social issues, raising public awareness and pushing for reform.
10. The federal government began to take a more active role in regulating the economy, protecting consumers, and ensuring social justice.

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