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Journalists of the early 1900s who uncovered shameful conditions in business and other areas of life
a) industrialization
b) urbanization
c) child labor
d) muckraker

The change from an agricultural society to one based on manufacturing
a) industrialization
b) urbanization
c) child labor
d) muckraker

Reformers who worked to stop unfair practices by business and improve the way government works through the passage of laws
a) industrialization
b) urbanization
c) Progressives
d) muckraker

The employment of children in business or industry
a) industrialization
b) urbanization
c) child labor
d) muckraker

The increase in population in cities and towns instead of rural areas
a) industrialization
b) urbanization
c) child labor
d) muckraker

Which of the following is a result of the rise of big business in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
a) More people left the United States to live in other countries.
b) The United States became the world’s biggest producer of manufactured goods.
c) Many United States cities became ghost towns.
d) Many United States cities became dependent on farming.

Why did many children need to work?
a) They needed to help support their families
b) They needed to keep out of trouble, as they were not in school.
c) They worked to avoid being sent to orphanages.
d) They worked because their parents were mean.

Why did the Progressive Movement develop?
a) Women and children organized strikes.
b) In response to the social and political problems that had developed due to the growth of cities
c) Many parents felt their children were not getting enough exercise.
d) There was not enough food in cities.

How did many people become aware of the poor working conditions in factories and mills?
a) Labor inspectors reported the poor working conditions to the government.
b) Newspapers and magazines published photographs showing unsafe working conditions in factories.
c) Women and children began speaking out about the poor working conditions.
d) President Roosevelt made the conditions known.

How did workers feel about the reformers getting involved in their lives?
a) They were thrilled to have advocates in the community.
b) They all hated the reformers for becoming involved in their business.
c) Some resented the reformers for interfering.
d) They had no opinion of them.

What kind of help did people like Jane Addams provide at settlement houses like Hull House?
a) assistance in learning social skills
b) money for the immigrants
c) indoor sports programs during the winter months
d) cooking lessons for children

All of the following were DISADVANTAGES of city growth, EXCEPT
a) overcrowding
b) noise
c) dirt and waste
d) the City Beautiful movement

Which two groups worked particularly long hours in factories?
a) Irish and Italian immigrants
b) Newsies and mine workers
c) women and children
d) former slaves and men

Which of the following accurately describes the working conditions in many factories or mills?
a) The workers worked 11-12 hours a day, 6-7 days a week.
b) They were dangerous.
c) The workers barely earned enough money to survive.
d) All of the above

Which of the following is NOT a reform that occurred during the Roosevelt presidency?
a) the end of income tax
b) the Pure Food and Drug Act
c) the Meat Inspection Act
d) Environmental protection

Why was Roosevelt convinced that he must break up trusts?
a) Trusts weren’t making enough money.
b) He was afraid of Progressives.
c) Trusts were driving out competition, charging unfair prices, and affecting the economy too much.
d) He didn't like the working class.

Which of the following was NOT one of the accomplishments of Progressives?
a) larger companies
b) Blue Laws
c) beautification projects
d) temperance

A law that declared monopolies to be unlawful.
a) urban
b) monopoly
c) Sherman Anti-Trust Act
d) labor union

Which business leader founded the famous Standard Oil Company?
a) Andrew Carnegie
b) John D. Rockefeller
c) Theodore Roosevelt
d) muckraker

Organizations in which people worked for improved working conditions and better wages are called
a) urban
b) John D. Rockefeller
c) muckraker
d) labor union

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