The Progressive Era: Reform and Change
This worksheet explores the key figures, movements, and impacts of the Progressive Era in U.S. History, suitable for Grade 10 Social Studies.
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The Progressive Era: Reform and Change
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your knowledge of the Progressive Era. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. Which of the following was a primary goal of the Progressive Movement?
To expand U.S. territorial possessions overseas.
To address the social and economic problems caused by industrialization.
To promote isolationist foreign policies.
To establish a monarchy in the United States.
2. Muckrakers were important during the Progressive Era because they:
Supported big business and monopolies.
Exposed corruption and societal problems.
Advocated for a return to agricultural society.
Led military campaigns in other countries.
3. The Amendment granted women the right to vote.
4. Theodore Roosevelt's domestic policy program was known as the .
5. Explain the concept of 'trust-busting' and its significance during the Progressive Era.
6. Describe two ways in which the Progressive Era led to increased government regulation of business.
7. The Progressive Era primarily focused on urban issues and ignored rural problems.
True
False
8. The Clayton Antitrust Act strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act.
True
False
Match each Progressive Era figure with their significant contribution.
9. Upton Sinclair
a. Advocated for women's suffrage
10. Ida Tarbell
b. Exposed conditions in the meatpacking industry
11. Susan B. Anthony
c. Investigated Standard Oil's business practices