Progressivism - US History Final

Define the 16th-19th Amendments

16th: Allowed federal income tax

17th: Direct election of senators

18th: Banned alcohol (Prohibition)

19th: Gave women the right to vote

What were two major goals of the Progressives?

Ending corruption in the government and improve working and living conditions.

Why did the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire occur?

Locked doors and unsafe working conditions trapped workers during a fire.

Where did most Progressives come from?

Middle-class urban areas, often educated professionals

What was Jacob Riis’s role in the Progressive era?

Created a commission system to reduce corruption and improve efficiency.

Where were immigrants able to learn English in urban areas?

Settlement Houses

How was the food industry reformed?

Laws like the Pure Food and Drug Act and Meat Inspection Act improved safety and labeling.

What was the significance of Muller v. Oregon?

Upheld laws limiting women’s work hours, citing health protection.

What was the goal of the NAACP?

Fight for African American civil rights and end segregation.

What was the goal of the Women’s Temperance Union?

Ban alcohol to improve families and society.

How did Americanization affect progressivism?

Encouraged immigrants to adopt American culture, language, and values.

How did Roosevelt impact the Progressive era?

Pushed for trust-busting and conservation

Why did Wilson want to lower tariffs?

To increase competition and lower prices for consumers.

What were the differences between Roosevelt’s Square Deal and Wilson’s New Freedom?

Square Deal : Government should regulate big business

New Freedom ): Break up monopolies and restore small businesses