Review of the Progressive Era and Key Reforms

Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells

Leader in the Civil Rights Movement, co-founder of the NAACP, and advocate against lynching.

Susan B. Anthony

Prominent suffragist and women's rights activist who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.

Bull Moose Party

Political party formed by Theodore Roosevelt in 1912, advocating progressive reforms.

17th Amendment

Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allowing for the direct election of senators by the people.

19th Amendment

Amendment to the U.S. Constitution granting women the right to vote.

Referendum

A direct vote by the electorate on a specific proposal or issue.

Conservation

The sustainable use and management of natural resources to prevent depletion.

Meat Inspection Act

Legislation that mandated federal inspection of meat products to ensure sanitary conditions.

Tin Pan Alley

A collection of New York City composers and songwriters who dominated popular music in the late 19th century.

Booker T. Washington

Prominent African American educator, author, and leader who advocated for vocational education and economic self-reliance.

Francis Willard

Leader of the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and advocate for the 18th Amendment (Prohibition).

Federal Reserve Act of 1913

Legislation that established the Federal Reserve System as the central banking authority of the United States.

Jane Addams

Social reformer and activist who co-founded Hull House, a settlement house in Chicago.

Clayton Antitrust Act

Legislation that strengthened antitrust laws and prohibited anticompetitive practices.

16th Amendment

Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that authorized Congress to levy an income tax.

18th Amendment

Constitutional amendment that established Prohibition in the United States, banning the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Initiative

A process that allows citizens to propose legislation and submit it for a vote by the public.

Recall

The process of removing an elected official from office through a direct vote before their term has ended.

Muckraker

Journalist or writer who investigates and exposes societal issues and corruption.

Pure Food & Drug Act

Legislation that aimed to ensure the safety and purity of food and drugs in the United States.

W.E.B DuBois

Prominent African American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist who co-founded the NAACP.

National Park System

Established by Teddy Roosevelt to protect natural resources and areas from environmental damage.

Sherman Antitrust Act

Landmark legislation that sought to curb the power of monopolies and promote fair competition.

Interstate Commerce Act

Legislation that regulated the railroad industry and aimed to ensure fair rates and practices.

National Banking Act

Legislation signed by Woodrow Wilson that established the Federal Reserve System and reformed the banking sector.

Tuskegee Institute

Proponent of vocational education and economic self-reliance

Plessy v. Ferguson ruling

Confirmed segregation, allowed Jim Crow laws, stated that separate but equal facilities were legal

W.E.B. DuBois

Demands equality for all blacks, co-founder of NAACP, focused on equality

Women's Suffrage Movement methods

Included creation of organizations, illegal voting, pressuring legislatures, testing amendments, lobbying, and nonviolent protests

Third parties during Progressive movement

Evaluated for impact on 1912 election, assessed overall effectiveness of the Progressive movement

Election of 1912 significance

Roosevelt's 3rd party run split Republican vote, allowing Wilson to win with 41% popular vote

Mass Culture statements

Determine if true or false, correct false statements

Prohibition & Women's Suffrage

Important issues for women

18th and 19th amendments

Laws passed concerning Prohibition and Women's Suffrage