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The timeline shows key dates in the women’s suffrage movement in Washington.

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1883
B
1887
C
1888
D
1910
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During the Progressive Era, what was the goal of creating the various forms of direct democracy?

A
to grant women the right to vote
B
to give more power to businesses
C
to put an end to labor unions
D
to give citizens more say in government
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Progressives supported direct democracy, which means they pushed for

A
an experienced leader to make all decisions.
B
voters to make decisions on issues.
C
citizens to choose representatives who vote on issues.
D
citizens to be excluded from voting on issues.
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The line graph shows school attendance in Washington in the years after the Barefoot Schoolboy Act became law in 1895.

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It resulted in an increase.
B
It had little or no effect.
C
It resulted in a decrease.
D
It doubled school attendance.
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Susan B. Anthony was an important leader in the

A
House of Representatives.
B
women’s suffrage movement.
C
movement to unionize textile mills.
D
civil rights movement in the South.
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Many Progressives believed that alcohol consumption

A
contributed necessary tax revenues to the economy.
B
should not be a concern of the federal government.
C
contributed to poverty and should be banned.
D
should not be a concern of state governments.
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Supporters of temperance were primarily interested in

A
giving women the vote.
B
banning child labor.
C
banning the sale of alcohol.
D
making education free.
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Industrial
B
American
C
Agricultural
D
Russian
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Which statements describe the roles of women in political life in Washington today? Check all that apply.

A
More than two million women are registered voters.
B
The state constitution prevents women from voting.
C
A woman has been elected governor of Washington.
D
About a third of Washington’s legislators are women.
E
The majority of Washington’s legislators are women.
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The sale of alcohol was first prohibited in Washington by

A
Governor Rogers in 1896.
B
the state’s voters in 1914.
C
the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment.
D
an act of Congress.

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