Urban and Social Reforms Answers

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Which of the following best describes Progressivism?

a way of doing business in the late nineteenth century

a political movement that brought reform

the way a government viewed its laws

Which reason supports the Muller decision?

“[H]ealthy mothers are essential to vigorous offspring, [so] the physical well-being of woman becomes an object of public interest.”

“The Fourteenth Amendment protects an individual's general right to make a contract in relation to his business.”

“Bakers are able to assert their rights and care for themselves without the state’s interference.”

Which of the following was not a goal of Progressive reformers?

stopping unfair business practices

restricting child labor

eliminating corruption in government

decreasing urban populations

The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act were passed in order to

protect food manufacturers.

protect businesses.

protect consumers.

Which of the following best describes the Lochner decision?

States can interfere to protect women employees from working long hours.

States cannot interfere with an employee’s right to contract for work.

Businesses are free to treat their employees however they wish.

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