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356226870The Populist party was made up of what kind of people?Farmers0
356226871The Progressive Party was made up of what kind of people?Middle-Class Urban Dwellers1
356226872Who created the income tax?Wilson2
356226873What was the purpose of the income tax?To compensate for low income.3
356226874How did TR respond to the mining strike?He threatened to send in troops to control the mines4
356226875What did the Federal Trade Commission do?It monitored business practices that might lead to monopoly5
356226876What did the book "The Jungle" lead to?The Meat Inspection Act6
356226877What were some of the planks of the Populist party?Shorter work hours; Better working conditions; Higher wages; Graduated Income Tax; Direct election of senators7
356226878What is the oldest type of city government?Mayor/ City Counsel8
356226879How did female progressive reformers justify their reformist political activities?They believed they were just an extension of women's roles as wives and mothers9
356226880What were the political roots of the Progressive party?Greenback Labor/ Populist10
356226881Progressives generally believe there was too much what?Social Injustice, Business Monopoly, and Political Corruption11
356226882What were political reforms sought by Progressives?Referendum, Women's Suffrage, Direct Election of Senators12
356226883What were the states where Progressivism gained great influence?California, Oregon, and Wisconsin13
356226884What were the two areas of reform where TR's progressivism made headway?Conservation and Consumer Legislation14
356226885What was the Triple Wall of Privilege?Trusts, Tariffs, and Banks15
356226886Who did Wilson's progressive policies NOT aid?the Blacks16
356226887What was the main goal of WCTU?Getting rid of alcohol17
356226888Who was Eugene Debs?A social candidate in the 1912 election18
356226889What was initiative?It allowed citizens to launch/ pass a bill19
356226890What did the Federal Reserve Act get rid of?Flexible Banking System20
356226891What did the Clayton AntiTrust Act do?It strengthened the Sherman AntiTrust Act21
356226892Who gave the "Cross of Gold" speech?William Jennings Bryan22
356226893Who promoted New Nationalism?Teddy Roosevelt23
356226894Who promoted New Freedom?Wilson24
356226895What were Muckrakers?Writers who dramatize the need to reform25
356226896What was the 17th Amendment?Allowed direct election of senators26
356226897Which Amendment granted women's suffrage?The 19th Amendment27
356226898Which amendment allowed graduated income tax?The 16th Amendment28
356226899What book did Upton Sinclair write?"The Jungle"29
356226900What was the result of the triangle shirtwaist fire?Restrictions of female employment in clothing factories and workers' compensation law30
356226901What did the 1903 Muller vs. Oregon case provide?Limited work hours for women31
356226902What did the Elkins Act do?Allowed government authority to set and limit shipping cost32
356226903What was "rational use"?It suggested that forests be preserved for public use33
356226904What did David G. Phillips target?US Senate34
356226905What did Ida Tarbell target?Standard Oil Company35
356226906What did Lincoln Steffens target?City Governments36
356226907What did Ray Stannard Baker target?Conditions of Blacks37
356226908What type of businesses did TR support?Powerful Corporations who did business fairly38
356226909What did Taft do in his administration?He brought Lawsuits against corporations (trustbuster)39
356226910Which president tried to lower tariffs on imported goods to benefit the workers?Wilson40
356226911Why did the Banking system need to be reformed?Because there was no central authority to supervise the banks41
356226912Was McKinley a Gold Bug?Yes42
356410606What was the animal that represented the Progressive party?The Bull Moose43
356419628What is referendum?Giving farmers the ability to reject objectionable laws44
356419629What was the Secret Ballot also called?The Australian Ballot45
356419630Who ran in the election of 1896?Bryan and McKinley46
356419631What sections of the United States did McKinley win in the election of 1896?East & Northeast (industry)47
356419632What sections of the United States did Bryan win in the election of 1896?West and South (agriculture)48
356419633Who organized the first national farm organization?Oliver Hudson Kelley49
356419634What was another name for the first national farm organization?Patrons of Husbandry50
356419635What party was McKinley in the election of 1896?Republican51
356419636What party was Bryan in the election of 1896?Democrat52
356419637What was the major issue in the election of 1896?Which metal would be the basis of the nation's monetary system53
356419638Who won the election of 1896?McKinley54
356419639What is recall?It allowed voters to hold an election remove an official before the term expires55
356428656What is populism?A movement of the people56
356428657Who did the populists support in the election of 1986?Bryan57
356447762What event led to the end of the Progressive Era?WW158
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