The Progressive presidents Quiz

Answer 1

1) Who were the three Progressive Presidents of the United States?

a) Theodore Roosevelt
b) Woodrow Wilson
c) William Howard Taft

2) Which Progressive President believed in the "Square Deal" policy that aimed at helping the average citizen?

a) Woodrow Wilson
b) Theodore Roosevelt
c) William Howard Taft

3) Whose presidency was focused on the "New Freedom" domestic agenda, which included efforts to battle trusts and prevent monopolies?

a) Woodrow Wilson
b) William Howard Taft
c) Theodore Roosevelt

4) Which of the following legislations was passed during the Progressive Era to regulate food and drug production?

a) Pure Food and Drug Act
b) National Industrial Recovery Act
c) Social Security Act

5) Which Progressive President created the US Forest Service and greatly expanded the National Park System?

a) William Howard Taft
b) Theodore Roosevelt
c) Woodrow Wilson

6) Who was responsible for the creation of the Federal Reserve System?

a) William Howard Taft
b) Woodrow Wilson
c) Theodore Roosevelt

7) Which of the following amendments to the US Constitution was passed during the Progressive Era concerning senators' elections?

a) 16th Amendment
b) 17th Amendment
c) 18th Amendment

8) Which Progressive President supported the Clayton Antitrust Act to strengthen antitrust laws?

a) Theodore Roosevelt
b) William Howard Taft
c) Woodrow Wilson

9) Which of the following was not a main objective of the Progressive Era?

a) Social reform
b) Expansion of democracy
c) Increasing military power

10) Which Progressive President is known for winning a Nobel Peace Prize?

a) Woodrow Wilson
b) William Howard Taft
c) Theodore Roosevelt

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Answers:

1) a, b, and c
2) b
3) a
4) a
5) b
6) b
7) b
8) c
9) c
10) a