The Progressive Movement

Question 1

A direct result of the Newlands Reclamation Act was the

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building and managing of irrigation systems.

Question 2

Which of the following industries did Progressives want to regulate to protect the health of consumers?

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food and drug

Question 3

Which of the following groups was the Square Deal intended to help?

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business owners

Question 4

During the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, how did the US government protect businesses?

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by breaking up a railroad trust

Question 5

The Supreme Court ruled in the Northern Securities Trust case that the

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monopoly was illegal and the trust should be broken up.

Question 6

A result of Theodore Roosevelt’s philosophy about conservation was

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the creation of national parks.

Question 7

Which of the following was a goal of the Progressives?

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to grant women the right to vote

Question 8

Which of the following was true of the Supreme Court’s rulings concerning Progressive legislation?

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The court often sided with business by declaring laws unconstitutional.

Question 9

Why did Progressives seek to eliminate government corruption?

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Government officials were using bribes and violence to get votes.

Question 10

What was the guiding principle of Roosevelt’s Square Deal?

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Roosevelt would treat Americans with fairness and respect.

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