Question 1

The Food and Drug Act of 1906 was passed primarily because of

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Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle" exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to public outcry and prompting the government to pass the Food and Drug Act of 1906.

Question 2

In attempts to regulate business, the Hepburn Act of 1906 permitted the Interstate Commerce Commission to

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The Hepburn Act of 1906 gave the Interstate Commerce Commission the authority to set maximum railroad rates and extend its jurisdiction, which included the regulation of sleeping car companies.

Question 3

The Nineteenth Amendment which was passed in 1919 and ratified one year later, provided for

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The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote, marking a significant milestone in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Question 4

The Child Labor Act of 1906

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The Child Labor Act of 1906, also known as the Keating-Owen Act, aimed to address child labor by prohibiting the interstate shipment of goods produced by factories that employed children under certain ages.

Question 5

The Triangle Shirt-Waist Company fire of 1911 was significant because

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire highlighted the unsafe working conditions in factories, leading to public outcry and the implementation of stricter safety regulations and labor laws to protect workers.

Question 6

In 1912, the Children's Bureau was created as a result of the 1906 White House Conference on Children. The primary purpose of the Bureau was to

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The Children's Bureau was established to conduct research and propose policies to improve the welfare of children, focusing on issues such as child labor, infant mortality, and child health.

Question 7

Which of the following groups remained poor and powerless between 1919 and 1929, despite the economic prosperity of the US?

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Unskilled immigrants remained poor and powerless during this period due to low wages, discrimination, and limited job opportunities, despite the overall economic prosperity in the US.

Question 8

The White House Conference on Children in 1909 proclaimed the twentieth century as the Century of the Child. As a result,

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The 1909 White House Conference on Children emphasized the importance of home and family life as the ideal environment for raising children, reflecting society's goal for children's welfare.

Question 9

A belief in positive government action provided the basis for Progressives as well as a belief that

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The answer of A belief in positive government action provided...

Question 10

During the Progressive Era, the federal government took several measures to protect the public interest. Which of the following actions was taken to regulate banking?

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The creation of the Federal Reserve System in 1913 was a significant action taken during the Progressive Era to regulate banking and stabilize the economy by providing a central banking system.

Question 11

The push for further reform in the 1920's slowed down due to

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The answer of The push for further reform in the...

Question 12

The first mother's pension was passed by Missouri in 1911. As a result, which of the following principles was established?

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The first mother's pension was designed to provide financial support to widowed mothers so they could care for their dependent children without needing to work outside the home.

Question 13

When Congress established the Veterans Bureau in 1921, they also

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The answer of When Congress established the Veterans Bureau in...

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true?

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In 1924, the Indian Citizenship Act was passed, granting U.S. citizenship to Native Americans.

Question 15

The National Origins Act of 1924 set up a complicated quota system as an attempt to

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The National Origins Act of 1924 aimed to limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe by establishing quotas based on national origins, reflecting the nativist and xenophobic attitudes of the time.

Question 16

Part of the democratic thrust of the Progressive Era was political reform. Which of the following was one of those changes which still applies today?

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The 17th Amendment, ratified in 1913 during the Progressive Era, allowed for the direct election of Senators by the people, rather than being chosen by state legislatures. This change is still in effect today.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true?

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The Progressive Era between 1900 and 1930 moved the country from an agrarian to a commercial economy.

Question 18

In the early 1900's, the 	was a reaction against abuse by unregulated capitalism and resulted in increased government oversight and political reform.

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The Progressive Era was a period of social activism and political reform in the United States that aimed to address issues caused by industrialization, urbanization, and political corruption, leading to increased government oversight.

Question 19

In the 1920's and 1930's, which group was among the most active in forming unions due to their long working hours, terrible working conditions, and low pay?

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The answer of In the 1920's and 1930's, which group...

Question 20

The Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921 was passed in response to research conducted by the Children's Bureau. The policy was intended to address

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The Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921 was designed to provide federal funding for maternity and child care, addressing maternal and child health issues.

Quiz 5: Progress and Reform: 1900-1930

The Food and Drug Act of 1906 was passed primarily because of

In attempts to regulate business, the Hepburn Act of 1906 permitted the Interstate Commerce Commission to

The Nineteenth Amendment which was passed in 1919 and ratified one year later, provided for

The Child Labor Act of 1906

The Triangle Shirt-Waist Company fire of 1911 was significant because

In 1912, the Children's Bureau was created as a result of the 1906 White House Conference on Children. The primary purpose of the Bureau was to

Which of the following groups remained poor and powerless between 1919 and 1929, despite the economic prosperity of the US?

The White House Conference on Children in 1909 proclaimed the twentieth century as the Century of the Child. As a result,

A belief in positive government action provided the basis for Progressives as well as a belief that

During the Progressive Era, the federal government took several measures to protect the public interest. Which of the following actions was taken to regulate banking?

The push for further reform in the 1920's slowed down due to

The first mother's pension was passed by Missouri in 1911. As a result, which of the following principles was established?

When Congress established the Veterans Bureau in 1921, they also

Which of the following statements is true?

The National Origins Act of 1924 set up a complicated quota system as an attempt to

Part of the democratic thrust of the Progressive Era was political reform. Which of the following was one of those changes which still applies today?

Which of the following statements is true?

In the early 1900's, the was a reaction against abuse by unregulated capitalism and resulted in increased government oversight and political reform.

In the 1920's and 1930's, which group was among the most active in forming unions due to their long working hours, terrible working conditions, and low pay?

The Sheppard-Towner Act of 1921 was passed in response to research conducted by the Children's Bureau. The policy was intended to address