3. Progressive Era

Women's Progressivism — Quiz

Test your understanding of women's progressivism with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

Which prominent African American journalist and activist played a significant role in both anti-lynching campaigns and women's suffrage, highlighting the intersectionality of these struggles?

Question 2

The concept of 'social motherhood' during the Progressive Era primarily justified women's involvement in public life by arguing that:

Question 3

Beyond the right to vote, women reformers during the Progressive Era also advocated for 'protective legislation.' What was the primary aim of this type of legislation?

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the 'Boston marriages' that some progressive women engaged in during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Question 5

The 'social gospel' movement, which influenced many progressive reformers, emphasized which of the following principles?