AMST midterm 2 study guide

Second Wave of U.S. Immigration

The period in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when millions of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe arrived in the United States.

Taylorism

A management theory focused on scientific management to improve economic efficiency and labor productivity through systematic studies.

Immigration Act of 1924

A law that established strict quotas on immigration from Southern and Eastern Europe and favored Northern European immigrants.

Socialist Party

A political party that emerged to advocate for workers’ rights and collective ownership in response to capitalist exploitation.

Melting Pot

The idea that immigrants blend into American society, creating a unified national identity while promoting assimilation.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

A law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor protections, enacted during the New Deal.

Wage Slavery

A term used by socialists to describe the condition of workers who are bound to exploitative jobs with little economic freedom.

Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906

A federal law ensuring accurate labeling of food and medicines and prohibiting harmful ingredients.

Progressivism

A reform movement seeking to address social and economic inequalities through regulation and government intervention.

Worker Protections

Laws and regulations aimed at ensuring fair labor practices and improving conditions for workers.

Red Scare

The period of intense fear of communism and socialism in the U.S. following World War I, leading to government crackdowns on socialist groups.