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Wilson's New Freedom
Wilson's New Freedom
David Strong is taking this assessment.
1. Which of the following reformers outlined the Social Gospel in a book entitled Christianity and the Social
Crisis? (1 point)
Jane Addams
Walter Rauschenbusch
Upton Sinclair
Ida Tarbell
Use the graph and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the following question.
2.
In which decade did the number of women employed in manufacturing increase most? (1 point)
1860s
1870s
1880s
1900s
3.
What social problem did Upton Sinclair’s novel The Jungle describe? (1 point)
the struggles of black Americans
the living and working conditions in Chicago’s stockyards
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the ruthless business methods of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil
the conflict between California farmers and the Southern Pacific Railroad
4.
Industrial workers often labored (1 point)
for high wages.
under ideal conditions.
with unsafe machinery.
in well-ventilated factories.
5.
Which reform did the Nineteenth Amendment enact? (1 point)
temperance laws
women’s suffrage
a ban on child labor
African American men’s suffrage
6.
What was one goal of the Americanization movement during the Progressive Era? (1 point)
to extend voting rights to African Americans
to increase support for the temperance movement
to overturn segregation laws
to make immigrants more loyal and moral citizens
7. Which group formed the Anti-Defamation League to defend itself against verbal attacks and false
statements? (1 point)
Asian Americans
Jewish Americans
Native Americans
Mexican Americans
8.
Theodore Roosevelt supported powerful corporations that (1 point)
were efficient.
did business fairly.
controlled railroads.
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bullied smaller companies.
Use the table and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the following question.
9. How did Wilson compensate for the reduced government income resulting from his lowering of tariffs?
(1 point)
cutting government expenses
creating an income tax
taxing businesses
charging federal interest on loans
10.
Which of the following statements about Woodrow Wilson is true? (1 point)
He advocated eliminating the income tax.
He opposed reforms to the banking system.
He wanted to place strict government controls on corporations.
He overturned discriminatory laws against African Americans.
Short Answer
Your teacher will review your responses to questions 11–12 to ensure you receive proper credit for your answers.
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11. Detect Points of View: What does this cartoon suggest about the Progressive Party? Explain the ways in
which the cartoonist expresses his opinion. (10 points)
12. Link Past and Present: What lessons does the Progressive Era offer about social problems in the United
States today? (10 points)
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