WWI and Progressive Era Review

These flashcards detail key concepts, events, and legislation discussed in the lecture on World War I and the Progressive Era.

Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points

Proposals by President Wilson intended to establish a just and lasting peace following World War I.

Espionage Act (1917)

Legislation that prohibited interference with military operations, promoted success of the military, and prevented support of U.S. enemies during wartime.

Sedition Act (1918)

Law that imposed harsh penalties on anyone found guilty of making false statements that interfered with the prosecution of the war.

Progressive Era

A period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries characterized by social activism and political reform aimed at addressing issues caused by industrialization.

Trustbusting

Government activities aimed at breaking up monopolies and trusts to promote competition.

Initiative

A political process that allows citizens to propose legislation or constitutional amendments, and submit them to voters for approval.

Referendum

A direct vote in which an entire electorate is invited to vote on a particular proposal and can result in the adoption of new legislation.

Recall

A political process through which voters can remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.

Graduated Income Tax

A tax system that imposes a higher tax rate on higher income brackets, favored by Progressive reformers for its fairness.

Muckrakers

Journalists and writers who exposed corruption, social injustices, and abuses in government and business during the Progressive Era.

Neutrality

A foreign policy of not taking sides in conflicts between other nations, particularly significant during the early years of World War I.

League of Nations

An international organization created after World War I to promote peace and cooperation among countries, which the U.S. Senate ultimately rejected.