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Flashcards on Progressive Era
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When did the Progressive Era take place?
1890-1920
Who were the key leaders of the Progressive Era?
Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson
What were the main goals of the Progressive movement?
Social justice, political reform, economic reform
What was the main focus of the Progressive Era?
Addressing social and economic problems caused by rapid industrialization
What reforms were enacted during the Progressive Era?
Child labor laws, women's suffrage, food and drug regulations
What role did muckrakers play during the Progressive Era?
They exposed corruption and social issues through investigative journalism
What impact did the progressive movement have on society?
It led to important social and political changes, including increased government intervention and regulation
What was the outcome of the Progressive Era?
Many of the reforms and changes advocated by Progressives were eventually implemented
Which amendment was ratified during the Progressive Era?
The 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote
What was the significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
It resulted in increased workplace safety regulations and labor reforms
Who advocated for trust-busting during the Progressive Era?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the role of women in the Progressive Era?
Women played a crucial role in the fight for social and political reforms, including women's suffrage
What was the Square Deal program proposed by Theodore Roosevelt?
It aimed to protect consumers, regulate corporations, and conserve natural resources
What were some criticisms of the Progressive Era?
Some critics argued that it led to excessive government intervention and infringed upon individual liberties
What social problems did the Progressive Era attempt to address?
Poverty, child labor, unsafe working conditions, political corruption
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Which amendment was ratified during the Progressive Era?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Nineteenth Amendment
Twenty-First Amendment
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Who were key leaders of the Progressive Era?
George Washington, Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks
Theodore Roosevelt, Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams
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What were the main goals of the Progressive movement?
Tax cuts, deregulation, laissez-faire economics
Globalization, free trade, multinational corporations
Social justice, political reform, economic reform
Military expansion, imperialism, colonizatoin
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What impact did the progressive movement have on society?
No significant impact
Technological advancements
Increased government intervention and regulation
Decrease in population
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What role did muckrakers play during the Progressive Era?
Military commanders
Scientists
Investigative journalists
Religious leaders
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Who advocated for trust-busting during the Progressive Era?
Alexander Hamilton
Benjamin Franklin
Theodore Roosevelt
George Washington
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What was the significance of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
Discovery of new land
Invention of the telephone
Increased workplace safety regulations and labor reforms
Expansion of the railroad
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Which social problems did the Progressive Era attempt to address?
Climate change
Cybersecurity
Poverty, child labor, unsafe working conditions, political corruption
Fashion trends
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What reforms were enacted during the Progressive Era?
Legalization of drugs
Prohibition of alcohol
Child labor laws, women's suffrage, food and drug regulations
Compulsory military service
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What was the main focus of the Progressive Era?
Exploration of outer space
Promotion of consumerism
Addressing social and economic problems caused by rapid industrialization
Religious revival
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