Progressive Movement Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts, figures, and reforms from the Progressive Movement in U.S. history.

Progressive Era

A period of widespread social activism and political and economic reforms across the United States from the 1890s to 1920.

Muckrakers

Progressive journalists who exposed corruption and mismanagement of monopolies and government, such as Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair.

Women's Suffrage

The movement aimed at achieving the right to vote for women, realized with the passage of the 19th Amendment.

Settlement Houses

Community centers founded in urban areas to provide services such as education, medical care, and support for immigrants and the needy.

Child Labor Laws

Legislation aimed at curbing the employment of children in unsafe and exploitative work environments.

The Jungle

A novel by Upton Sinclair that exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to food safety reforms.

Square Deal

The domestic program advocated by Theodore Roosevelt, focusing on consumer protection, conservation, and regulating corporations.

18th Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages.

Labor Unions

Organized groups of workers that aim to improve working conditions, wages, and hours through collective bargaining.

Federal Reserve Act

A law enacted in 1913 that established the Federal Reserve System, which serves as the central bank of the United States.