Progressivism

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the Progressive Era and moments/events that shaped it.

Progressivism

The movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s aimed at increasing democracy in America and addressing issues like government corruption and equal rights.

Muckrakers

Journalists in the early 1900s who exposed social and political problems in the United States.

Trust Busting

Efforts by President Theodore Roosevelt to break up monopolies and regulate large corporations.

Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890

The first law to limit monopolies in the United States; aimed to create fair competition.

The Square Deal

The name given to Theodore Roosevelt's progressive reforms, focusing on fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)

Legislation aimed at halting the sale of contaminated foods and medicines; required truthful labeling.

National Reclamation Act of 1902

Legislation that funded large-scale irrigation projects and established federal management of water resources.

Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)

Strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act and prohibited certain anti-competitive practices.

Federal Reserve Act (1913)

Established a central banking system in the U.S. to regulate the money supply and stabilize the economy.

Underwood Tariff (1913)

Tariff legislation that reduced average tariffs and implemented a federal income tax.

Progressivism

The movement in the late 1800s and early 1900s aimed at increasing democracy in America and addressing issues like government corruption and equal rights.

Muckrakers

Journalists in the early 1900s who exposed social and political problems in the United States.

Trust Busting

Efforts by President Theodore Roosevelt to break up monopolies and regulate large corporations.

Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890

The first law to limit monopolies in the United States; aimed to create fair competition.

The Square Deal

The name given to Theodore Roosevelt's progressive reforms, focusing on fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

Pure Food and Drug Act (1906)

Legislation aimed at halting the sale of contaminated foods and medicines; required truthful labeling.

National Reclamation Act of 1902

Legislation that funded large-scale irrigation projects and established federal management of water resources.

Clayton Antitrust Act (1914)

Strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act and prohibited certain anti-competitive practices.

Federal Reserve Act (1913)

Established a central banking system in the U.S. to regulate the money supply and stabilize the economy.

Underwood Tariff (1913)

Tariff legislation that reduced average tariffs and implemented a federal income tax.

16th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that authorized Congress to levy a federal income tax.

17th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that provided for the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people rather than state legislatures.

18th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that prohibited the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors.