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Political History: The Progressive Era

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Progressive Era in American history, a period of social activism and political reform that took place in the early 20th century.
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Which president is often considered the first Progressive president?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. William McKinley


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt, who served as president from 1901 to 1909, is often credited with being the first Progressive president. He championed policies such as trust-busting, consumer protection, and environmental conservation.

What was the main goal of the Progressive movement?

  1. To promote economic growth

  2. To increase government regulation of business

  3. To expand the rights of workers

  4. To improve the lives of the poor and working class


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Progressive movement aimed to address the social and economic problems faced by the poor and working class in the United States. Progressives sought to improve living and working conditions, promote social justice, and increase government regulation of business.

Which of the following is NOT a major piece of legislation passed during the Progressive Era?

  1. The Sherman Antitrust Act

  2. The Pure Food and Drug Act

  3. The Meat Inspection Act

  4. The Federal Reserve Act


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Federal Reserve Act, which established the Federal Reserve System, was passed in 1913, after the Progressive Era had ended. The Sherman Antitrust Act, the Pure Food and Drug Act, and the Meat Inspection Act were all passed during the Progressive Era.

What was the name of the Progressive Era movement that sought to promote women's suffrage?

  1. The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA)

  2. The National Woman's Party (NWP)

  3. The Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CU)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA), the National Woman's Party (NWP), and the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage (CU) were all Progressive Era movements that worked to promote women's suffrage in the United States.

Which Progressive Era president signed the 19th Amendment into law, granting women the right to vote?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. Warren G. Harding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Woodrow Wilson, who served as president from 1913 to 1921, signed the 19th Amendment into law on August 26, 1920, granting women the right to vote in the United States.

What was the name of the Progressive Era movement that sought to promote social justice and economic equality?

  1. The Social Gospel Movement

  2. The Settlement House Movement

  3. The Labor Movement

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Social Gospel Movement, the Settlement House Movement, and the Labor Movement were all Progressive Era movements that worked to promote social justice and economic equality in the United States.

Which Progressive Era president is known for his "Square Deal" program, which aimed to promote economic fairness and social justice?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. Warren G. Harding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt's "Square Deal" program aimed to promote economic fairness and social justice by regulating big business, protecting consumers, and improving the lives of workers.

What was the name of the Progressive Era movement that sought to promote conservation and protect the environment?

  1. The Conservation Movement

  2. The Environmental Movement

  3. The Sierra Club

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Conservation Movement, the Environmental Movement, and the Sierra Club were all Progressive Era movements that worked to promote conservation and protect the environment in the United States.

Which Progressive Era president is known for his "New Freedom" program, which aimed to promote economic competition and reduce the power of big business?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. Warren G. Harding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Woodrow Wilson's "New Freedom" program aimed to promote economic competition and reduce the power of big business by breaking up monopolies, regulating interstate commerce, and establishing a graduated income tax.

What was the name of the Progressive Era movement that sought to promote public health and sanitation?

  1. The Public Health Movement

  2. The Sanitation Movement

  3. The American Public Health Association (APHA)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Public Health Movement, the Sanitation Movement, and the American Public Health Association (APHA) were all Progressive Era movements that worked to promote public health and sanitation in the United States.

Which Progressive Era president is known for his "New Nationalism" program, which aimed to promote economic growth and social welfare?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. Warren G. Harding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt's "New Nationalism" program aimed to promote economic growth and social welfare by regulating big business, protecting workers, and promoting conservation.

What was the name of the Progressive Era movement that sought to promote education and cultural enrichment?

  1. The Education Movement

  2. The Cultural Enrichment Movement

  3. The American Library Association (ALA)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Education Movement, the Cultural Enrichment Movement, and the American Library Association (ALA) were all Progressive Era movements that worked to promote education and cultural enrichment in the United States.

Which Progressive Era president is known for his "Bull Moose" Party, which he formed after leaving the Republican Party in 1912?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. Warren G. Harding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt formed the "Bull Moose" Party, also known as the Progressive Party, after leaving the Republican Party in 1912. He ran for president on the Progressive Party ticket in the 1912 election.

What was the name of the Progressive Era movement that sought to promote workers' rights and improve working conditions?

  1. The Labor Movement

  2. The American Federation of Labor (AFL)

  3. The Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Labor Movement, the American Federation of Labor (AFL), and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) were all Progressive Era movements that worked to promote workers' rights and improve working conditions in the United States.

Which Progressive Era president is known for his "Peace Without Victory" speech, in which he called for a negotiated peace settlement to World War I?

  1. Theodore Roosevelt

  2. Woodrow Wilson

  3. William Howard Taft

  4. Warren G. Harding


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Woodrow Wilson delivered his "Peace Without Victory" speech on January 22, 1917, in which he called for a negotiated peace settlement to World War I. He outlined his Fourteen Points, which included proposals for a League of Nations, freedom of the seas, and self-determination for all nations.

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