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the progressive era vocabulary worksheet
during the late 1800s and early 1900s, the united states went through a period of significant change called the progressive era. this was a time when people tried to solve problems caused by industrialization, urbanization, and political corruption. reformers known as progressives worked to improve society by fighting for workers rights, regulating big businesses, and expanding democracy. important individuals and groups, such as susan b. anthony and the naacp, played major roles in advocating for social change. several laws and amendments were passed, including those addressing food safety, womens right to vote, and the regulation of banks and monopolies.
fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct words.
word bank:
clayton antitrust act, progressive movement, prohibition, recall, pure food and drug act, referendum, upton sinclair, susan b anthony, naacp, william howard taft, bull moose party, payne - aldrich tariff, nineteenth amendment, theodore roosevelt, federal reserve system, muckraker, seventeenth amendment, conservation, woodrow wilson, square deal

1. journalists known as exposed corruption and social problems during the progressive era.
2. the banned the sale of alcoholic beverages in the united states.
3. the allowed citizens to remove public officials from office before their term ended.
4. the gave women the right to vote in the united states.
5. president was famous for his square deal and conservation efforts.

multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question.

1. what was the main goal of the progressive movement?

• a) to expand the countrys borders
• b) to address problems caused by industrialization and promote reforms
• c) to encourage the use of alcohol
• d) to maintain traditional values

Explanation:

1. Muckrakers were journalists who exposed corruption and social issues during the Progressive Era.
2. Prohibition was the ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in the US.
3. Recall allows citizens to remove public officials before their term ends.
4. The Nineteenth Amendment granted women the right to vote.
5. Theodore Roosevelt was known for his "Square Deal" and conservation efforts.

For the multiple - choice question:

• The Progressive Movement aimed to address problems from industrialization and promote reforms.

Answer:

1. Muckrakers
2. Prohibition
3. Recall
4. Nineteenth Amendment
5. Theodore Roosevelt

Multiple - Choice: B. To address problems caused by industrialization and promote reforms