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Quiz 4 Flashcards

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What was the primary aim of the reformers in the early 20th century?

A. To dismantle political machines and reduce corruption

B. To privatize city services

C. To expand political machines

D. To increase immigration

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A. To dismantle political machines and reduce corruption

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What long-term impact did the reform crusades have on American cities?

A. They increased the power of political machines

B. They reduced the efficiency of city governments

C. They had no lasting impact

D. They changed how cities elect leaders, hire employees, and administer services

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D. They changed how cities elect leaders, hire employees, and administer services

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What was the purpose of the city manager plan adopted by reformers?

A. To make municipal government more efficient by reducing political influence

B. To increase political influence

C. To centralize power in the mayor’s office

D. To privatize city services

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A. To make municipal government more efficient by reducing political influence

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Which cities saw successful reform efforts against political machines?

A. Cleveland, New York, and Chicago

B. Houston, Atlanta, and Phoenix

C. Los Angeles, Seattle, and Denver

D. Miami, Dallas, and San Francisco

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A. Cleveland, New York, and Chicago

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How did political machines maintain their power despite reform efforts?

A. By reducing city services

B. Through close personal relationships with constituents and control over municipal government

C. By increasing police presence

D. By offering tax cuts

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B. Through close personal relationships with constituents and control over municipal government

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What legacy did the reform movements of the early 20th century leave?

A. They expanded the power of political machines

B. They decreased voter participation

C. They professionalized municipal administration and reduced corruption

D. They increased the inefficiency of city governments

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C. They professionalized municipal administration and reduced corruption

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What was the significance of the New York City Bureau of Municipal Research?

A. It supported political machines

B. It opposed reform efforts

C. It promoted municipal reform

D. It reduced government efficiency

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C. It promoted municipal reform

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What was the impact of at-large elections on working-class and immigrant candidates?

A. It had no effect

B. It made it easier for them to win

C. It made it harder for them to win

D. It increased their political influence

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C. It made it harder for them to win

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How did reformers view the relationship between political machines and public funds?

A. Machines had no impact on public funds

B. Machines increased the availability of public funds

C. Machines plundered public funds for personal gain

D. Machines improved the management of public funds

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C. Machines plundered public funds for personal gain

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Which electoral reform was aimed at reducing the influence of immigrant voters?

A. Lowering the voting age

B. Introducing direct primaries

C. Replacing wards with at-large elections

D. Implementing secret ballots

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C. Replacing wards with at-large elections

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What was a significant achievement of muckraking journalists during the Progressive Era?

A. They decreased voter turnout.

B. They exposed corruption and galvanized public support for reform

C. They supported political machines.

D. They reduced the number of immigrants.

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B. They exposed corruption and galvanized public support for reform

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What key strategy did political machines use to maintain control?

A. Campaigning on social media

B. Securing votes through patronage and material incentives

C. Reducing taxes

D. Offering free education

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B. Securing votes through patronage and material incentives

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What role did spatial segregation play in the reformers’ view of immigrants?

A. It improved community relations

B. It fueled fears and prejudices

C. It reduced fears and prejudices

D. It had no effect

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B. It fueled fears and prejudices

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How did political machines benefit from close personal relationships with constituents?

A. They increased voter turnout

B. They improved public services

C. They maintained control over municipal government

D. They reduced corruption

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C. They maintained control over municipal government

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What strategy did reformers use to undermine the influence of political machines?

A. Increasing the power of ward bosses

B. Changing electoral systems

C. Lowering voter turnout

D. Reducing public services

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B. Changing electoral systems

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What was a common criticism of political machines by reformers?

A. They improved public services

B. They reduced crime rates

C. They increased voter participation

D. They plundered public funds for personal gain

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D. They plundered public funds for personal gain

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Who were some key supporters of municipal reform organizations?

A. Wealthy industrialists like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

B. Political machines

C. Labor unions

D. Foreign governments

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A. Wealthy industrialists like Andrew Carnegie and John D. Rockefeller

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What was one of the main goals of the Progressive Era reformers?

A. To increase immigration

B. To expand the power of political bosses

C. To reduce corruption and corporate power

D. To privatize public services

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C. To reduce corruption and corporate power

18
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Which reform was aimed at professionalizing municipal administration?

A. Expanding the influence of political machines

B. Implementing the city manager plan

C. Increasing the power of ward bosses

D. Reducing government transparency

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B. Implementing the city manager plan

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What was the primary goal of muckraking journalists?

A. To support political machines

B. To increase voter turnout

C. To expose corruption and promote reform

D. To reduce immigration

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C. To expose corruption and promote reform

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How did reformers aim to educate immigrant children?

A. By teaching them middle-class standards

B. By isolating them from native-born children

C. By reducing their access to education

D. By integrating them into political machines

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A. By teaching them middle-class standards

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What was a common goal of reform organizations like the New York City Bureau of Municipal Research?

A. To support political machines

B. To reduce public services

C. To promote municipal reform and efficiency

D. To increase political influence

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C. To promote municipal reform and efficiency

22
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What did reformers believe was necessary to curb the influence of political machines?

A. Implementing business principles in municipal government

B. Reducing the number of immigrants

C. Increasing taxes

D. Expanding the power of political bosses

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A. Implementing business principles in municipal government

23
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What role did wealthy industrialists play in the reform movements?

A. They reduced the power of reformers

B. They supported and funded reform organizations

C. They increased political corruption

D. They opposed reform efforts

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B. They supported and funded reform organizations

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Why were immigrants often blamed by reformers?

A. For improving public health

B. For reducing political corruption

C. For causing economic growth

D. For spreading vice and crime

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D. For spreading vice and crime

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