Study Notes on Social Movements and Political Reforms

These flashcards cover key figures, movements, and reforms related to the Social Gospel movement, Settlement House movement, and other progressive reforms.

Who was a leading proponent of the Social Gospel movement?

Walter Rauschenbusch

What political reform did Robert M. La Follette establish?

Direct Primaries

What was the purpose of the Settlement House movement?

To provide social services to the urban poor.

What is the name of the settlement house opened by Jane Addams in Chicago?

Hull House

What does the Social Gospel movement focus on?

Improving society by applying Christian principles.

What is a Direct Primary?

An election in which citizens themselves vote to select nominees for upcoming elections.

What is an Initiative in the context of political reform?

A process in which citizens put a proposed new law directly on the ballot.

What does a Referendum allow citizens to do?

Approve or reject a law passed by a legislature.

What does Recall enable voters to do?

Remove elected officials before their term ends.

What does the 17th Amendment establish?

Direct election of U.S. Senators by citizens.

What did Progressives believe was the cause of social problems?

Industrialization and urbanization.

What did the Keating-Owen Act accomplish?

Banned child labor.

What tragic event resulted in the death of 146 women in NYC?

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.

What was a significant factor in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?

Lack of safety regulations and exit routes.

Who focused their work on showing the dangers of child labor?

Florence Kelley.

Which journalist targeted Rockefeller in their investigative work?

Ida Tarbell.