Sophia History II Milestone 2

17 questions were answered correctly. 8 questions were answered incorrectly. 1 Which statement is NOT true of the Progressives?  They wanted to replace capitalism with a socialized economy.  They sought to improve industrial working conditions for men, women, and children.  They advocated the creation of more democratic election processes.  They relied on science and technology to improve governance. RATIONALE The Progressive Era, lasting from 1890 until 1919, was a time in which a broad group of activists and reformers attempted to find solutions to the problems of urbanization, industrialization, and corruption. While Progressives supported reforms that curbed the power of corporations and made government more responsive to citizens, they did not support socialism, communism, or other radical agendas. CONCEPT Theodore Roosevelt Grass Roots Progressivism What it Means to be a Progressive 2 Theodore Roosevelt’s “Square Deal” had three main components. Choose the action that was NOT included in his plan.  regulation of corporations  federal oversight of public lands  direct aid to the poor