ch 6.1

• Social Studies
• 6th Grade

Know your presidents?!

Obama

Abraham Lincoln

Franklin D Roosevelt

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Which of the following best defines reform?

1. Ignoring problems and challenges
2. Maintaining the status quo
3. Creating disorder and instability
4. Implementing changes to improve a system or situation

Who were the Progressives?

1. Revolutionary anarchists
2. Conservative politicians
3. Reformers advocating for social and political change
4. Industrial tycoons

How do you think they were taking advantage of the American people?

What is an example of a "Political Party"?

How are political parties formed?

1. Through the association of individuals who share common political beliefs.
2. Through academic achievement
3. Through musical performances
4. Through random selection

How do you think they made Illegal money?

Complete the puzzle... 

Het paard in het schaakspel beweegt 2 velden horizontaal met 1 veld verticaal of een beweging van 2 velden verticaal met 1 veld horizontaal. 

Er ontstaat bij een paardensprong altijd een L-vorm.

contrary to or                       by                  , 

especially criminal law.

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What were the main reasons for dirty streets and spreading diseases?

1. Too much sunlight
2. Excessive rain
3. Lack of sanitation
4. Poor waste management

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What kind of journalism is this?

How would you feel if someone was taking your money illegally?

What is a trust?

1. A government bond
2. A legal arrangement for asset management
3. A legal document for marriage
4. A type of bank account

What is the primary purpose of a labor union?

1. To increase unemployment
2. To reduce productivity
3. To decrease worker rights
4. To negotiate better wages and working conditions

Do you think going on a strike is effective?

Do you think going on strike is effective?

YES ALWAYS

NO NEVER

MAYBE SOMETIMES

What did the Interstate Commerce Act regulate?

1. Railroad rates and practices
2. Shipping container fees
3. Telecommunication services
4. Airline ticket prices

How do you think higher taxes on imported goods helped the factory industry?

The Meat Inspection Act was necessary.

Completely agree; it was long overdue.

Partly agree; it addressed some issues.

Disagree; there were better solutions.

Indifferent; it didn’t affect me.

What is a muckraker?

1. A type of animal
2. A government official
3. An investigative reporter
4. A journalist exposing corruption

Who is considered a famous muckraker?

1. Upton Sinclair
2. Ida B. Wells
3. Mark Twain
4. Emily Dickinson

What did the Pure Food and Drug Act regulate?

1. Food and drug safety
2. Environmental pollution
3. Labor rights