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Multiple Choice Chapter 20 Self-Quiz 1
Schaller, 3e_MC 20.1
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Which of the following was a feature of the progressive approach to social problems?
spontaneity
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traditionalism
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radicalism
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organization
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How did progressives respond to the housing crises of working class urbanites in turn-of-the-century America?
They called for the construction of more tenement buildings.
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They considered decent housing an issue of social justice.
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They advocated the move of immigrants into distant suburbs.
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They suggested the government get out of the business of public housing.
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Why did progressives work to replace the old ward system of voting?
It produced lower turnouts.
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It disadvantaged immigrants.
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It perpetuated political machines.
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It favored Republicans.
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The progressive principle of "public motherhood" worked best
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with environmental issues.
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at the grassroots level.
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in foreign affairs.
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How did southern progressives view segregation?
They saw it as a shameful remnant of slavery.
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They considered it an enlightened solution to the "race problem."
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They resented it as another example of big government.
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They disliked it because of its inefficiency and unscientific basis.
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E. B. Du Bois criticized Booker T. Washington for his
Atlanta compromise.
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sexual indiscretions.
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lack of business sense.
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academic elitism.
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Why did progressives work to reform state legislatures?
State legislatures tended to tax too much.
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State legislatures were controlled by unions.
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State legislatures were often in the grip of business interests.
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State legislatures were dominated by immigrant advocates.
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What effect did progressive reform have on election politics in the early 20th century?
It increased voter turnout.
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It smothered party loyalty.
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It increased voter fraud.
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It strengthened the voice of immigrants.
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Why did striking miners of Ludlow, Colorado, live in tent encampments during the strike of 1914?
They had been evicted from company housing.
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They occupied the entrances to the major mines.
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Their poor pay did not allow for more than tents.
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They had left their company apartments in protest.
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Workers' insurance was an important progressive reform measure in turn-of-the century America because
workers' mistakes in the workplace could cost thousands of dollars.
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workers' lack of skills and drinking habits made them a danger to businesses.
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workers were likely to get injured, maimed, or killed on industrial work sites.
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few employers were willing to hire uninsured workers.
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On the issue of business regulation, progressives in turn-of-the-century America agreed that
socialism was the best model.
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big business was far too powerful.
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unions only made things worse.
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breaking up monopolies would do little good.
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Which of the following presidents engaged in the greatest number of antitrust suits against corporate monopolies?
William McKinley
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Woodrow Wilson
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William Howard Taft
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How did John Muir generate public support for the establishment of national parks?
He filmed Yosemite Valley for nickelodeon theaters.
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He ran large ads in the nation's newspapers.
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He lobbied Congress and state legislatures.
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He wrote prolifically about the beauty and value of nature.
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President Woodrow Wilson framed American involvement in World War I as an effort to
"stamp out monarchical rule once and for all."
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"make the world safe for democracy."
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"bring freedom and justice to foreign people."
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"oppose any foe, support any friend, of freedom."
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