Chapter 19

Quiz for Document 19-3: Josephine Conger-Kaneko, What a Socialist Alderman Would Do (1914)

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Question 1

In her speech What a Socialist Alderman Would Do, Josephine Conger-Kaneko argues, like Frederic Howe, that more democracy would have to be a key component of any solution to the problems of the modern industrial cities. In which of the following ways does Conger-Kaneko’s argument differ from Howe’s?A. Conger-Kaneko seeks collective ownership of industry, not just regulation.
B. Unlike Conger-Kaneko, Howe argues that women are a conservative force.
C. Unlike Howe, Conger-Kaneko recognizes the central role of class in American society.
D. Howe seeks to empower the working class, not just to provide economic assistance.

Question 2

Conger-Kaneko points to the common cause that exists between the socialist program and theA. Democratic Party.
B. labor unions.
C. Progressive movement.
D. Woman movement.

Question 3

How does Conger-Kaneko, speaking for the Socialist Party, propose that the issue of unemployment be addressed?A. Constructing work camps to house the unemployed
B. Federal payments of a living wage to those without work
C. Government hiring the unemployed to complete useful public works
D. Soliciting charitable funds for private organizations

Question 4

Conger-Kaneko asserts that her plans for the practical work she would accomplish if elected as a Chicago alderman must be preceded byA. criminal justice reform.
B. economic reform.
C. moral reform.
D. political reform.