Unit 4 Study Guide

Who was W.E.B. DuBois?

A sociologist, historian, and Pan-African rights activist.

What is the initiative in the context of progressive reforms?

A procedure allowing citizens to introduce a bill into the legislature.

Who invented the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell.

What did Upton Sinclair write about in 'The Jungle'?

The brutal conditions of the meat industry.

What was John D. Rockefeller known for?

Being a rich oil owner and one of the richest people, also known as the first billionaire.

What progressive act did Teddy Roosevelt create to ensure food safety?

The Meat Inspection Act of 1906.

What was the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

To require labeling of contents on food packages.

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

To advocate for the needs of farmers and implement economic reforms.

What did the term 'Social Darwinism' indicate?

The belief that wealth is a sign of survival of the fittest.

What was the impact of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

It restricted immigration for Asian individuals.

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 accomplish?

It allowed adults to claim 160 acres of land to improve the economy.

What was the significance of Ellis Island in U.S. history?

It served as an immigration station where 40% of Americans can trace their ancestry.

What movement did Ida B. Wells help found?

The NAACP, aimed at fighting racial inequality.

What event led to the first federal government intervention in a labor strike?

Teddy Roosevelt's intervention in the coal strike.

What were the primary focuses of the Progressive Movement?

Social, economic, and racial reforms.

Who founded the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)?

Frances Willard.

What does 'White Flight' refer to?

The phenomenon of white people moving to suburban areas away from urban neighborhoods.

What was the main message of the Social Gospel Movement?

To use Christian teachings to address social issues.