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Which of the following was a success of the Progressive movement?

A
eliminating corruption in government
B
expanding civil rights for all citizens
C
keeping the United States out of World War I
D
passing laws that protected child workers
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What is one reason that Progressives tried to eliminate child labor in the United States?

A
Children worked long hours in unsafe conditions.
B
Children were not paid fairly for their work.
C
Children were taking jobs from adults.
D
Children frequently left their jobs to attend school.
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Which of the following was a major goal of Progressives during the Progressive Era?

A
regulating business practices
B
restructuring the court system
C
restructuring farming practices
D
regulating the press
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One factor that led to reform in the late 1800s was

A
an increase in nationalism.
B
a decrease in economic growth.
C
an increase in urban growth.
D
an decrease in rural growth.
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Which statement best describes the Progressives' view on conservation?

A
They supported conservation to preserve the environment's beauty.
B
They believed conservation could improve the economy.
C
They believed conservation interfered with the growth of industry.
D
They believed conservation contributed to various political problems.
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Which of the following caused a need for political and social reform in the late 1800s?

A
an increase in farming
B
rapid industrialization
C
slow economic growth
D
a decline in the middle class
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How did Progressives try to increase citizen participation in government and promote equality?

A
by lowering the voting age
B
by restricting voting qualifications
C
by giving women the right to vote
D
by increasing the voting age
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Which group of people worked to inform the public about injustices of the Progressive Era?

A
government workers
B
child laborers
C
muckrakers
D
businessmen
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In which area were the Progressives unsuccessful?

A
eliminating corruption
B
busting trusts
C
breaking up monopolies
D
regulating the railroads
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Which statement best describes why Progressives worked to reform the meat-packing industry in the early 1900s?

A
The industry leaders were corrupt.
B
The industry was failing.
C
The industry used unsafe manufacturing practices.
D
The industry supported certain political parties.

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