The Progressive Era Worksheet
Explore the key figures, reforms, and impacts of the Progressive Era in U.S. History.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers key concepts and figures from the Progressive Era.
1. Which of the following was NOT a major goal of the Progressive Era reformers?
Protecting social welfare
Promoting moral improvement
Expanding imperialistic power
Creating economic reform
2. Muckrakers were journalists who:
Supported big business
Exposed corruption and injustice
Wrote children's books
Promoted political machines
3. Theodore Roosevelt's progressive reform program was known as the .
4. The Amendment granted women the right to vote.
5. Upton Sinclair's novel, "The Jungle," exposed unsanitary conditions in the industry.
6. The Pure Food and Drug Act was passed to regulate the meat-packing industry.
True
False
7. Trusts and monopolies were generally supported by Progressive reformers.
True
False
8. Briefly explain the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
9. Name two key figures of the Progressive Era and describe one contribution of each.
Match each term with its correct definition.
10. Suffrage
a. The right to vote
11. Prohibition
b. Ban on alcoholic beverages
12. Conservation
c. Protection of natural resources
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