Question 1

The turning point in the Lawrence textile strike of 1912 was when

Accepted Answer

The turning point in the Lawrence textile strike, also known as the Bread and Roses strike, was when children were beaten by police as they were being sent to safer locations, which garnered national attention and sympathy for the strikers.

Question 2

In terms of diversity,what was the greatest achievement of the twentieth-century woman suffrage movement?

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The greatest achievement of the twentieth-century woman suffrage movement was the development of an extremely broad class base. The movement brought together women of different races, ethnicities, and classes in the fight for the right to vote. This solidarity paved the way for future movements for civil rights and social justice. While the movement did contribute to ending racial segregation, it was not its primary focus. Winning state and federal support was a significant accomplishment, but again, not the greatest achievement of the movement. The movement also did not play a direct role in introducing coeducation into American universities.

Question 3

After the United States entered World War I,Ida B.Wells-Barnett was threatened with jail because she

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

The predominately new female profession of social work evolved from

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Social work emerged as a profession in the early 20th century due to the efforts of settlement house volunteers who wanted to apply scientific methods to their benevolent work. This new profession offered women an opportunity to use their skills and education in a meaningful and professional capacity, and many women were drawn to the field as a result. While universities did play a role in training social workers, the profession's origins can be traced back to the settlement house movement and its emphasis on social reform and scientific inquiry.

Question 5

What is notable about the Progressive Party's position regarding women?

Accepted Answer

The Progressive Party was notable for fully integrating women into its activities, reflecting its commitment to progressive reforms, including women's rights.

Question 6

The main characteristic of the Progressive era,the period from the late 1890s through World War I,was

Accepted Answer

The Progressive era was characterized by intense reform activism, with many individuals and groups advocating for changes to address problems such as economic inequality, political corruption, and social injustice. This period saw the rise of progressive movements such as the labor movement, women's suffrage, and the muckrakers, who exposed social and political problems through investigative journalism.

Therefore, option B accurately describes the main characteristic of the Progressive era.

Question 7

How did a new generation of suffrage leaders try to bring the suffrage movement into conformity with the realities of urban,industrial,modern America in the early 1900s?

Accepted Answer

The new generation of suffrage leaders sought to update the language and messaging of the movement to make it more appealing and relevant to the modern, urban, industrial society in which they lived. They recognized that the term "woman suffrage" sounded old-fashioned and out of touch with the times, so they began using the more modern and progressive term "votes for women." This helped to rebrand the movement and make it more appealing to a younger, more forward-thinking audience.

Question 8

How did the Great Migration of African Americans from southern rural communities to northern urban centers in the 1910s differ from European and Asian migrations?

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Unlike European and Asian migrations, where men comprised the majority of immigrants, African American women made up almost 50 percent of the Great Migration. Additionally, African American children were more likely to work in factories than attend school, and moving up the socioeconomic ladder was difficult due to discrimination and segregation in the North.

Question 9

What was Americanization work??

Accepted Answer

Americanization work referred to programs and initiatives aimed at helping immigrants assimilate into American society. Teaching English language, home, and health classes to immigrants was a key part of this work.

Question 10

Wage-earning women supported the woman suffrage movement because they were promised that the vote would

Accepted Answer

Wage-earning women believed that having the right to vote would give them greater political power, which in turn would allow them to push for policies that would raise women's wages and improve working conditions.

Question 11

What was a central principle of "maternalism," a term coined by recent historians to refer to the Progressive-era justification for women's programs?

Accepted Answer

A central principle of "maternalism" was that society needed to protect motherhood for the good of the nation. Supporters of maternalism argued that women were uniquely qualified to care for children and that the state had a responsibility to protect and support motherhood through programs such as maternal and child health care, education, and labor laws.

Question 12

Carrie Chapman Catt believed that the passage of a woman suffrage law in what state would win support of a constitutional amendment in the House of Representatives?

Accepted Answer

Carrie Chapman Catt believed that the passage of a woman suffrage law in New York, a large and influential state, would significantly sway support in favor of a constitutional amendment in the House of Representatives. New York's approval of women's suffrage in 1917 was seen as a pivotal moment in the movement, demonstrating widespread support and adding momentum towards the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920.

Question 13

How did the nursing profession in the United States change between 1900 and 1910?

Accepted Answer

Between 1900 and 1910, there was a significant increase in the number of professionally trained nurses in the United States. This was due in part to the establishment of nursing schools and the efforts of nursing pioneers like Florence Nightingale, who emphasized the importance of professional education and standards of care. This period also saw the development of nursing specialty areas, such as pediatrics and psychiatry. Overall, these changes helped to elevate the status of nursing as a profession and improve the quality of patient care.

Question 14

An extremely organized and politicized manifestation of cutting-edge feminism in the Progressive era was the struggle for

Accepted Answer

The struggle for birth control was an extremely organized and politicized manifestation of cutting-edge feminism in the Progressive era.

Question 15

As the Supreme Court decision Muller v.Oregon (1908)showed,women's protective labor laws conflicted with

Accepted Answer

The Muller v. Oregon case upheld women's protective labor laws, which conflicted with the assertion of equal political rights for women and men by reinforcing gender-based legal distinctions.

Question 16

The goal of the Women's Trade Union League (WTUL)was to link women workers with

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The goal of the Women's Trade Union League (WTUL) was to link women workers with the organized labor movement. The WTUL aimed to improve working conditions for women and advocated for better wages, hours, and working conditions. They also supported collective bargaining and the right to unionize, working with established labor unions to organize women workers. While the WTUL was aligned with some Progressive reformers in their goals, their main focus was on labor issues and they did not have a specific political affiliation.

Question 17

By supporting "free unions," young feminists demonstrated that

Accepted Answer

By supporting "free unions," young feminists were advocating for relationships where men and women could live and love together based on mutual passion and respect, rather than traditional, legally binding marriage arrangements. This concept was part of a broader feminist movement that sought to redefine personal relationships and challenge societal norms regarding marriage and gender roles.

Question 18

What did Zitkala-Ša advocate during the Progressive era?

Accepted Answer

Zitkala-Ša advocated for the preservation of Native American traditions and securing full citizenship for Native Americans during the Progressive era. She wrote several essays and gave speeches emphasizing the importance of Native American culture and identity, while also advocating for equal rights and citizenship for Native Americans. She believed that assimilation into white American culture was not the solution and that it was important to recognize and celebrate Native American traditions and values.

Question 19

How did clerical work change as more women moved into the occupation?

Accepted Answer

As more women moved into clerical work, it became increasingly open to them. However, it ceased being an avenue of upward mobility, as men continued to hold most of the managerial and executive positions.

Answer: B
 While technological advancements in office work increased efficiency and productivity, they also provided male managers with a rationale to replace women with young men who were perceived to be more suited to operating new technologies.

Answer: C
 As more women entered the workforce and took on clerical positions, office work moved from being a low-paid occupation to a higher-paid avenue for professional advancement. Women were able to advance into higher-level administrative positions and take on more responsibilities over time.

Answer: D
 This statement is not accurate, as women were not necessarily more accustomed to domestic work than office work. Many women found office work to be just as appealing or even more appealing than domestic work, and were drawn to the higher wages and opportunities for advancement that clerical work provided.

Question 20

In 1914 women organized a silent march down the streets of New York City to

Accepted Answer

The 1914 silent march in New York City was organized by women to protest the violence of war, specifically World War I.

Quiz 8: Power and politics: women in the Progressive Era