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Question 1

Progressive-era reformers, in their efforts to aid the working class,
 
  A) generally supported the use of the strike.
  B) generally opposed the organization of unions to achieve labor's goals.
  C) generally cooperated closely with labor leaders.
  D) frequently had little understanding of working-class life.

Question 2

In their crusade to improve the conditions of the poor in America, the social justice progressives
 
  A) encouraged movie-going as a form of entertainment.
  B) effectively ended prostitution.
  C) generally supported prohibition of alcohol consumption.
  D) recognized the necessity of brothels.

Question 3

According to John Dewey, American education should
 
  A) train talented students for national leadership.
  B) differentiate between native and non-native students.
  C) be subject-oriented rather than child-centered.
  D) be child-centered rather than subject-oriented.

Question 4

In the case of Muller v. Oregon, the Supreme Court determined that laws limiting the number of hours women could work were constitutional because
 
  A) such laws already applied to men.
  B) women should have more time with their children.
  C) the Constitution clearly permitted such laws.
  D) women were weaker than men.

Question 5

A leader in the crusade against child labor was
 
  A) Andrew Carnegie.
  B) Florence Kelley.
  C) Lincoln Steffens.
  D) Boss Tweed.

Question 6

The muckrakers were important in the progressive movement because they
 
  A) subverted the democratic system.
  B) generally opposed social reform.
  C) defended the American system against criticism.
  D) publicized what they believed were the problems in American society.



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Answer 1

Answer: D

Answer 2

Answer: C

Answer 3

Answer: D

Answer 4

Answer: D

Answer 5

Answer: B

Answer 6

Answer: D




cookcarl

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Reply 2 on: Sep 21, 2019
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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