Chapter 28-30 APUSH

How the Other Half Lives

A book by Jacob Riis exposing the living conditions of the urban poor in New York City.

Progressivism

A social and political movement aimed at addressing issues caused by industrialization and urbanization.

Muckrakers

Journalists who exposed corruption, social injustices, and abuses in politics and business.

17th Amendment

An amendment that established the direct election of U.S. Senators by popular vote.

Triangle Shirt Fire

A 1911 industrial disaster that led to significant improvements in workplace safety regulations.

Square Deal

President Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program focused on fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

The Jungle

A novel by Upton Sinclair that depicted the harsh conditions of the meatpacking industry.

Meat Inspection Act

A law ensuring the safety and sanitation of meatpacking for consumers.

Conservationists

Individuals advocating for the protection of natural resources and environment.

Bull Moose Party

A political party formed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, emphasizing progressive reforms.

Underwood Tariff

A 1913 law that lowered tariff rates and implemented a graduated income tax.

Federal Reserve Act

The 1913 law that established the Federal Reserve System to oversee monetary policy.

Federal Trade Commission Act

A 1914 law created to prevent unfair business practices and promote competition.

Pancho Villa

A Mexican revolutionary general known for his leadership in the Mexican Revolution.

Lusitania

A British ocean liner sunk by a German U-boat in 1915, contributing to U.S. involvement in WWI.

Zimmerman Telegram

A secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States.

14 Points

President Woodrow Wilson's outline for peace following WWI focused on self-determination and the League of Nations.

Great Migration

The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North for better opportunities.

League of Nations

An international organization established after WWI aimed at promoting peace and cooperation among countries.

Treaty of Versailles

The 1919 treaty that officially ended WWI and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.

Red Scare

The fear of communism in the U.S. during the early 20th century, leading to a crackdown on dissent.

Immigration Act of 1924

A law that limited immigration from certain countries to preserve American homogeneity.

18th Amendment

An amendment that instituted Prohibition in the United States, banning the manufacture and sale of alcohol.

Al Capone

An infamous gangster during Prohibition known for his involvement in organized crime.

Fundamentalists

Individuals who advocate for a strict interpretation of religious texts, often resisting modernism.

Scopes Monkey Trial

A 1925 court case that debated the legality of teaching evolution in schools.

Fordism

The system of mass production pioneered by Henry Ford, characterized by assembly line techniques.

Radio

A medium of communication that became widely popular in the 1920s for entertainment and news.

Talkies

Movies with synchronized sound that became a significant form of entertainment in the late 1920s.

Flappers

Modern women in the 1920s who pursued lifestyles viewed as radical for their time, including fashion and behaviors.

Lost Generation

A group of American writers and artists who were disillusioned by the aftermath of WWI.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural, social, and artistic explosion centered in Harlem, New York, during the 1920s.