Roots of the Progressive Movement

• Social Studies
• 10th Grade

Roots of the Progressive Movement

Do you think government can fix the problems of society?

Yes

No

Depends

What were concerns of
Progressives?

How did Jacob Riis contribute to the Progressive Movement?

What changes came to politics during the Progressive Movement?

How did women work for
equal rights?

____ was a series of responses to problems in American society

1. Social Darwinism
2. Progressivism
3. Imperialism
4. Nativism

What area did muckrakers work in?

1. Government
2. Education
3. Journalism (newspapers, etc.)
4. Science

Allows the public to vote on ideas or laws

1. Direct primary
2. Initiative
3. Referendum
4. Recall

Allows the public to choose who will run for public office

1. Direct primary
2. Initiative
3. Referendum
4. Recall

Members of the public may propose new ideas or laws

1. Direct primary
2. Initiative
3. Referendum
4. Recall

Grants the public the option to remove an elected official from office

1. Direct primary
2. Initiative
3. Referendum
4. Recall

What group gained the right to vote during the Progressive Era?

1. Women
2. African Americans
3. Native Americans
4. Asian Americans

True or False:
Progressive laws kept kids in school and away from dangerous conditions

1. True
2. False

The tragedy at what location led to many workplace safety changes, such as fire escapes and water sprinklers?

1. Triangle Shirtwaist Company
2. Battle of Little Big Horn
3. Homestead Mill
4. Titanic

Prohibition is

1. Banning the production, sales, and transportation of alcohol
2. Preventing child labor in dangerous conditions
3. Allowing women right to vote
4. Blocking immigrants from Asia