APUSH Populists and Progressives
Study guide on the Populists and Progressives, focusing on key terms, events, and figures important for APUSH.
Quiz(15 questions)
1. Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Populist Party?
Terms in this Study Set(17)
What was the Populist Party?
A political movement in the 1890s advocating for farmers' rights, monetary reform, and more.
Key leader of the Populist movement?
William Jennings Bryan, known for his 'Cross of Gold' speech.
True or false: The Populists supported the gold standard.
False, because they wanted to replace it with bimetallism.
Main goals of the Progressive movement?
Reform social injustices, improve working conditions, and promote government intervention.
Difference between Populism and Progressivism?
Populism focused on agrarian issues, while Progressivism addressed broader social reforms.
Fill in the blank: The ___ of 1896 was a significant Populist event.
Democratic National Convention.
Who were muckrakers?
Journalists who exposed corruption and societal issues during the Progressive Era.
True or false: The Sherman Antitrust Act was a Progressive reform.
True, because it aimed to break up monopolies and promote competition.
Key legislation for women’s suffrage?
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granting women the right to vote.
What did the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 establish?
A central banking system to regulate the economy and stabilize currency.
What was the Square Deal?
Theodore Roosevelt's domestic policy focusing on consumer protection, conservation, and control of corporations.
Which group primarily supported the Progressives?
Middle-class urban reformers seeking to address social issues.
What was the significance of the 17th Amendment?
It allowed for the direct election of U.S. Senators, enhancing democratic participation.
Fill in the blank: The ___ of 1906 aimed to regulate food and drug safety.
Pure Food and Drug Act.
Which event led to the formation of the NAACP?
The 1908 race riots and the need for civil rights advocacy.
What was the primary aim of the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
To promote temperance and prohibit alcohol, leading to Prohibition.
True or false: The Populists gained significant long-term political power.
False, because they dissolved after the 1896 election despite initial influence.
Questions in this Study Set(15)
1. Which of the following was NOT a goal of the Populist Party?
2. The Progressive movement primarily sought to address what?
3. Which president was associated with the 'Trust-Busting' policies?
4. Which was a major issue of the 1896 election?
5. What did the 16th Amendment establish?
6. Which of the following was a significant Progressive amendment?
7. The term 'muckrakers' refers to?
8. What was the aim of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
9. Which Progressive reform aimed to reduce the influence of party machines?
10. What was the impact of the 19th Amendment?
11. Which of the following best describes the Populist Party's base?
12. What did the Federal Reserve Act create?
13. Which event helped to propel the Progressive movement?
14. What was the focus of the Women's Christian Temperance Union?
15. Which Progressive leader was known for conservation efforts?
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