Question 1

Socialism achieved significant popularity in isolated urban areas in the East,but never had any notable political power in the other states.

Accepted Answer

Socialism did achieve political power in some states, such as during the early 20th century in Wisconsin where the Socialist Party controlled the state government, and in the 1930s in Minnesota where the Farmer-Labor Party (which had socialist elements) held power. Additionally, socialist and socialist-leaning politicians have held various positions at the local, state, and national levels throughout US history.

Question 2

The Federal Reserve Act reflected Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom principles by breaking up private financial institutions.

Accepted Answer

The Federal Reserve Act actually created a central banking system that would be owned and operated by the government, rather than private financial institutions. The act was intended to provide greater stability and accountability in the banking system, while also giving the government more control over monetary policy. The New Freedom principles emphasized the need for greater competition and small business growth, rather than centralized control.

Question 3

The leading spokesperson for the disabled was
A)Julia Lathrop.
B)Helen Keller
C)Edith Abbott.
D)Sophonistra Breckinridge.
E)Florence Kelley

Accepted Answer

Helen Keller was a deaf-blind activist and writer who became a leading spokesperson for the rights of people with disabilities. She advocated for improved education and employment opportunities, as well as equal access to public facilities and transportation.

Question 4

Theodore Roosevelt became President
A)after being elected on the Progressive Party ticket.
B)when President McKinley was shot.
C)as a result of a disputed election.
D)with a majority of the electoral vote but a minority of the popular vote.
E)through a Supreme Court decision.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt became President when President McKinley was shot and assassinated in 1901.

Question 5

In 1915,the Supreme Court
A)endorsed the separate but equal principle.
B)outlawed railroad rebates.
C)invalidated "grandfather clauses" that allowed certain whites to vote in Oklahoma and Maryland.
D)declared poll taxes unconstitutional.
E)declared segregation unconstitutional.

Accepted Answer

In 1915, the Supreme Court invalidated "grandfather clauses" that allowed certain whites to vote in Oklahoma and Maryland. This was a significant step towards dismantling discriminatory voting laws in the United States. However, the court did not yet declare segregation unconstitutional, which would not happen until the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954.

Question 6

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?​
A)​Wyoming
B)​Utah
C)​Colorado
D)​Massachusetts
E)​New York

Accepted Answer

Wyoming was the first state to grant women the right to vote in 1869, followed by Utah in 1870, Colorado in 1893, and Idaho in 1896. Massachusetts and New York did not grant women the right to vote until 1919 and 1920, respectively.

Question 7

Woodrow Wilson was all of the following except
A)the first southerner elected president since the Civil War.
B)a professional educator with a Ph.D.in political science.
C)a deeply religious progressive who believed in peaceful,orderly reform.
D)a Democrat
E)a firm believer in racial equality.

Accepted Answer

Woodrow Wilson was not a firm believer in racial equality. In fact, he was known for his support of segregation and implemented policies that further institutionalized racial discrimination during his presidency.

Question 8

In response to the 1902 coal miners' strike President Roosevelt
A)dispatched federal troops to restore order and force the miners back to work.
B)insisted that mine owners accept arbitration or face federal troops to seizures of their property.
C)refused to involve the federal government.
D)defied public opinion by siding with the workers.
E)nationalized the coal fields.

Accepted Answer

President Roosevelt insisted that mine owners accept arbitration or face federal troops to seizures of their property. He recognized the importance of resolving the strike for the country's economy and sought a compromise between the workers and owners through government arbitration. This approach ultimately led to the creation of the Department of Labor and the establishment of mediation and conciliation services to aid in resolving labor disputes.

Question 9

The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution
A)gave women the vote.
B)gave blacks the vote.
C)gave the government the power to impose an income tax.
D)prohibited alcoholic beverages.
E)provided for the popular election of Senators.

Accepted Answer

The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, ratified in 1913, specifically gave the government the power to impose an income tax. This allowed the federal government to collect revenue directly from citizens' incomes, providing an important source of funding for government operations. It did not relate to voting rights or the prohibition of alcohol, which were addressed by separate amendments to the Constitution.

Question 10

The NAACP was an organization composed entirely of northern blacks whose goals included desegregation and elimination of voting restrictions for blacks throughout the nation.

Accepted Answer

The NAACP was actually formed in the North but had members and chapters throughout the country, including in the South. Its goals were to fight for equality and civil rights for blacks, including desegregation and voting rights.

Question 11

The Federal Reserve Act
A)broke up powerful private financial institutions that were too powerful.
B)was a more powerful and centralized authority than a national bank would have been.
C)prohibited interlocking directories.
D)provided for government ownership of national banks.
E)was more in keeping with Roosevelt's concept of New Nationalism than with the promises of Wilson's New Freedom.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Federal Reserve Act
A)broke up powerful private...

Question 12

As President,Woodrow Wilson
A)responded to pleas from the NAACP to use the federal government's power to stop lynching.
B)opposed the efforts of white southerners in his cabinet to segregate government departments.
C)sent federal troops to break up the Pullman strike.
D)used government's power aggressively to aid worker and farmer organizations.
E)failed to support legislation that would have given labor and farmer organizations immunity from antitrust prosecution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of As President,Woodrow Wilson
A)responded to pleas from the...

Question 13

Roosevelt decided not to run for reelection in 1908 because
A)He had decided to retire.​
B)He feared he would not win the nomination.​
C)There were deep rifts between him and old guard conservatives in the Republican Party.
D)He had promised four years earlier that he would not run again.
E)All of these choices.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Roosevelt decided not to run for reelection...

Question 14

Settlement houses had dual functions: They were neighborhood resources for immigrants and working-class residents,while they also actively participated in the progressive political agenda nationwide.

Accepted Answer

Settlement houses provided services such as education, healthcare, and social support to residents in need, but they also worked towards social and political reforms, advocating for issues such as women's suffrage, labor rights, and child labor laws. Therefore, settlement houses had both community and political functions.

Question 15

Progressive-era reform in municipal politics diminished the influence of working-class and minority residents and resulted in more power for the middle and upper classes.

Accepted Answer

Progressive-era reforms focused on efficiency and professionalism in government, often at the expense of democratic participation. This led to the creation of unelected bureaucracies and the disenfranchisement of working-class and minority residents. The reforms also resulted in the consolidation of power among the middle and upper classes, who were better positioned to navigate the new political structures.

Question 16

W.E.B.Du Bois
A)opposed Booker T.Washington's accommodationist philosophy with regard to race relations.
B)encouraged the African American community to compromise with white racists.
C)opposed the organization of the NAACP.
D)called for segregation of the races.
E)supported black nationalism.

Accepted Answer

W.E.B. Du Bois was a prominent civil rights activist who opposed Booker T. Washington's approach of accommodating to white supremacy and instead advocated for full and equal rights for African Americans. He believed that education, voting rights, and the right to organize were necessary for African Americans to achieve equality. He also co-founded the NAACP to fight for civil rights and against racial discrimination.

Question 17

President Woodrow Wilson's nominations to the Federal Reserve Board tended to be
A)men from Wall Street firms and industrial corporations.
B)progressive reformers.
C)socialists.
D)career politicians.
E)farmers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of President Woodrow Wilson's nominations to the Federal...

Question 18

William Howard Taft was a
A)corrupt,incompetent professional politician.
B)strong preservationist in regard to the national forests.
C)cautious and conservative leader.
D)dynamic,aggressive personality who loved public confrontations.
E)Democrat.

Accepted Answer

William Howard Taft was known for his cautious and conservative approach to leadership. He believed in limited government intervention in business and was more focused on enforcing laws rather than creating new ones. He was also a proponent of trust-busting and antitrust laws, but approached the issue with less vigor than his predecessor, Roosevelt. Overall, Taft was not known for being corrupt or incompetent, and was not a Democrat. While he did value conservation and created national parks, he was not as strong of a preservationist as Roosevelt.

Question 19

Debate among the presidential candidates in 1912 focused on
A)women's suffrage.
B)foreign policy.
C)civil rights.
D)the trusts.
E)the railroads.

Accepted Answer

Debate among the presidential candidates in 1912 primarily focused on issues related to the trusts, which were monopolies that dominated several industries and controlled prices. The candidates discussed the need for antitrust laws and regulations to curb the power of large corporations. The debates also addressed other economic issues such as tariffs, banking, and labor rights. While issues such as women's suffrage, civil rights, and foreign policy also received some attention, they were not the primary focus. The railroads were also discussed in the context of regulating their rates and preventing price discrimination. However, the trusts dominated the debates and were a major issue in the election.

Question 20

Theodore Roosevelt's antitrust policy reflected his belief that the
A)best solution would be see all monopolies destroyed.
B)economy would profit from an increase in the number of small,family-owned businesses.
C)federal government should not interfere with the economy.
D)federal government should own all monopolies.
E)federal government should only dissolve monopolies that violated the law.

Accepted Answer

Theodore Roosevelt believed in regulating monopolies and ensuring fair competition in the economy. He concluded that the federal government should only dissolve monopolies that violated the law, rather than destroying all monopolies or owning them. Thus, choice E is the best choice.

Quiz 5: Progressivism, 1900-1917

Socialism achieved significant popularity in isolated urban areas in the East,but never had any notable political power in the other states.

The Federal Reserve Act reflected Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom principles by breaking up private financial institutions.

The leading spokesperson for the disabled was

Theodore Roosevelt became President

In 1915,the Supreme Court

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?​

Woodrow Wilson was all of the following except

In response to the 1902 coal miners' strike President Roosevelt

The Sixteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

The NAACP was an organization composed entirely of northern blacks whose goals included desegregation and elimination of voting restrictions for blacks throughout the nation.

The Federal Reserve Act

As President,Woodrow Wilson

Roosevelt decided not to run for reelection in 1908 because

Settlement houses had dual functions: They were neighborhood resources for immigrants and working-class residents,while they also actively participated in the progressive political agenda nationwide.

Progressive-era reform in municipal politics diminished the influence of working-class and minority residents and resulted in more power for the middle and upper classes.

W.E.B.Du Bois

President Woodrow Wilson's nominations to the Federal Reserve Board tended to be

William Howard Taft was a

Debate among the presidential candidates in 1912 focused on

Theodore Roosevelt's antitrust policy reflected his belief that the

Which state was the first to grant women the right to vote?