The Progressive Era: A Time of Big Changes
The Progressive era (1890-1920) was a time of big changes in America. People fought for equal rights. Women, for the first time, started raising their voices for their right to vote. This was called women's suffrage. Then, there was Teddy Roosevelt, our President, who was known as the 'Trust Buster'. He helped break up big companies that were too powerful. He believed in fairness for all. Workplaces became safer with new labor laws. Even kids' lives improved. Laws were made to stop children from working in dangerous jobs. It was also made necessary for them to go to school and learn. This era truly changed America for the better!
Question 1
What does 'women's suffrage' mean?
Women's right to vote
Explanation. In the context of the text, women's suffrage refers to women's fight for their right to vote.
Women's right to work
Women's right to education
Women's right to own property
Women's right to freedom
Question 2
Why was Teddy Roosevelt known as the 'Trust Buster'?
Because he was a wealthy businessman
Because he was a strong fighter
Because he helped break up powerful companies
Explanation. The text states that Roosevelt was known as the 'Trust Buster' because he helped break up big companies that were too powerful.
Because he had an aggressive personality
Because he was a military hero
Question 3
What changes did the new labor laws bring about during the Progressive era?
They made workplaces safer
Explanation. According to the text, the new labor laws made workplaces safer during the Progressive era.
They reduced workers' wages
They increased working hours
They allowed child labor
They allowed for discrimination at workplaces
Question 4
What was the impact of the laws on children during this era?
Children were forced to work
Children were denied education
Children were allowed to vote
Children were protected from dangerous jobs and sent to school
Explanation. The text states that laws were made to stop children from working in dangerous jobs and it was made necessary for them to go to school.
Children were made heads of companies
Question 5
How did the Progressive era impact America?
It made America weaker
It brought about no significant changes
It worsened the living conditions of its people
It brought about big changes and improved the lives of its people
Explanation. The text suggests that the Progressive era was a time of big changes in America that resulted in improved lives of its people.
It led to the downfall of America
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