Civil Rights at the Turn of the Century

Question 1

Which of the following best describes Progressivism?

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B: a political movement that brought reform

Question 2

Which of the following was not a goal of Progressive reformers?

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D: decreasing urban populations

Question 3

How does the quote reflect Roosevelt’s goal of giving Americans a square deal?

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B: Roosevelt will handle trusts in ways that serve the public good.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the Lochner decision?

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B: States cannot interfere with an employee’s right to contract for work.

Question 5

The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were passed in order to

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C: protect consumers.

Question 6

Which reason supports the Muller decision?

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A: “[H]ealthy mothers are essential to vigorous offspring, [so] the physical well-being of woman becomes an object of public interest.”

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