US History Test Getting/Richardson Progressivism Test 1

1. The period in American history that preceded World War I was called the Progressive
Era because the United States —
A implemented political and social reforms.
B became an industrial leader.
C emphasized educational reform.
D expanded its military capability.

2. Which of the following groups benefited LEAST from Progressive reforms?

A Children
B Farmers
C Women
D Industrialists

3. The closing of the frontier inspired President Theodore Roosevelt to pursue —

A nativism.
B isolationism.
C conservation.
D trust-busting.

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by
the people thereof, for six years . . . 17th Amendment, United States Constitution, 1913

4. The amendment to the United States Constitution cited above was passed in response to
demands by reformers during the —
A New Deal.
B Fair Deal.
C Great Society.
D Progressive Era.

In the first years of the twentieth century, authors researched examples of problems in
order to highlight the need for reform. Famous works in this tradition included Treason of
the Senate, The Shame of the Cities, History of Standard Oil Company, and The Jungle.

5. The investigative reporters responsible for the works described above were known as —
A mugwumps.
B stalwarts.
C populists.
D muckrakers.
6. Which of the following was NOT acquired by the United States at the end of the
Spanish-American War?
A Puerto Rico
B The Philippines
C Cuba
D Guam

7. The reform movements of Populism and Progressivism differed the MOST in that the
Populist movement emphasized the —
A problems of racial minorities.
B need to regulate labor unions.
C concerns of the urban middle class.
D problems faced by farmers.

8. All of the following reform efforts played a part in President Theodore Roosevelt’s
Square Deal initiative EXCEPT —
A safeguarding and expanding national parks.
B promoting child labor.
C protecting workers against unfair business practices.
D destroying business trusts.

9. The United States’ policy of acting as an international police force in the Western
Hemisphere can be traced back to the early 1900s and the —
A Marshall Plan.
B Roosevelt Corollary.
C Open Door Notes.
D Dawes Plan.
10. The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 and the Sherman Antitrust Act both tried to —
A restrict labor unions.
B regulate foreign trade.
C restrict the power of big businesses.
D regulate the employment of children.

11. Which of the following reform movements helped lead to the passage of the
constitutional amendment that instituted national Prohibition?
A The abolitionist movement
B The utopian movement
C The temperance movement
D The colonization movement

12. A MAJOR social concern associated with the reform mentioned in HEADLINE I was
the —
A creation of social security.
B expansion of eligibility for nursing home care.
C use of public funds to support artistic projects.
D regulation of child labor.

The Senate of the United States shall be composed of two Senators from each State, elected by
the people thereof . . . 17th Amendment, United States Constitution, 1913

13. According to the excerpt above, which of the following statements BEST demonstrates
the constitutional change to the United States Senate?
A Senators would be chosen by a popular election rather than by state legislatures.
B Large states would no longer have more Senate representation than small states.
C Senators could no longer be impeached by the House of Representatives.
D The term of a Senator was changed to six years rather than lifetime appointment.
14. In 1919, what became illegal throughout the United States as a result of the 18th
Amendment to the United States Constitution?
A Poll taxes
B Political parties
C Alcoholic beverages
D Federal income taxes

15. The economic trend shown on the graph was MOST likely accompanied by —
A urban migration.
B lower tariffs.
C westward expansion.
D decreased employment.

16. The efforts of Susan B. Anthony and Carrie Chapman Catt were recognized when
American women were able to —
A volunteer to help the needy.
B move into executive positions.
C exercise their voting rights.
D attend graduate and professional schools.

17. Members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union were MOST interested in
promoting
A an eight-hour workday for child laborers.
B an end to United States involvement in war.
C the prohibition of alcohol in the United States.
D the rapid assimilation of new immigrants.
18. During the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt, Congress passed two
important consumer protection acts that became part of Roosevelt’s Square Deal. These
two acts were the
A Sherman Antitrust Act and the Volstead Act.
B Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.
C Wagner Act and the Taft-Hartley Act.
D Pendleton Act and the Interstate Commerce Act.

19. The policy of “speak softly and carry a big stick” symbolizes America’s interests in —
A Asia.
B Latin America.
C The mid-Pacific.
D Europe.

The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or by any state on account of sex.
—19th Amendment, United States Constitution, 1920

20. Which movement worked for the passage of the above amendment to the United States
Constitution?
A Equal Rights
B Civil Rights
C Women’s Suffrage
D Social Gospel

21. The Progressive movement was MOST concerned with issues involving —
A social and economic reforms.
B labor and management disputes.
C religious and educational reforms.
D immigration and foreign trade.

22. The laissez faire economic philosophy promoted by the United States during the late
19th century resulted in —
A cooperative government/private industry projects being encouraged.
B industrial workers being guaranteed fair wages and decent working conditions.
C small companies generally being protected against unfair competition from big business.
D business owners being allowed to operate their business without government interference.

23. Which of the following developments helped to create a strong economic relationship
between the United States and its foreign trading partners between 1877 and 1920?
A The expansion of railroad systems
B An increase in steamship transportation
C The introduction of commercial airliners
D An increase in the production of automobiles
24. Why did President Theodore Roosevelt establish the national forest and park systems
in the early 20th century?
A To clear the timberlands for use as industrial areas
B To create more areas for the establishment of Native American reservations
C To manage the use of resources and control industrial development in wildernessareas
D To stimulate development of a tourist industry to help bring revenue to the states

25. Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle, published in 1906, led President Theodore Roosevelt
and Congress to approve —
A changes in the meatpacking industry with the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
B federal laws designed to regulate the railroad companies.
C laws prohibiting the manufacture, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages.
D the creation of new national parks to save wilderness areas for future generations.

26. The following people are correctly paired with their reform movements EXCEPT—
A Theodore Roosevelt—trust busting
B Robert La Follette—government reform
C W.E.B. DuBois—prison reform
D Susan B. Anthony—suffrage

27. Which factor contributed MOST to the rise of cities in the East between 1880 and
1900?
A The development of inexpensive urban housing through improved construction techniques
B Growth of industry and the spread of factories
C A wave of immigration from South America
D Federal highway programs helping to tie the cities together as transportation hubs

28. You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not
crucify mankind upon a cross of gold! — William Jennings Bryan, Cross of Gold speech

William Jennings Bryan made the statement above during a speech at the 1896 Democratic
convention demanding —
A a minimum wage law for miners.
B the unlimited coinage of silver.
C the end to spiraling inflation.
D an end to subsidies to gold mining companies.

29. Many people in the United States resented the “new wave” of immigration that began
in the 1890s and early 1900s because —
A available land for farming did not exist in the United States.
B immigrants were wealthier than most American citizens.
C new immigrants were willing to work for less money.
D factories closed rather than hire workers from foreign nations.
30. The artist of the picture above most likely believed
A. the suffrage movement would never succeed.
B. women’s suffrage was going to benefit the nation.
C. women should not be allowed to vote.
D. suffrage was not something about which women should worry.