Progressive Era and World War I Study Guide

A collection of flashcards covering key terms and concepts from the Progressive Era and World War I for exam preparation.

Progressive Era

A period of widespread social activism and political reform in the United States from the 1890s to the 1920s.

Social Welfare

Programs and policies designed to improve the quality of life for citizens, particularly the poor and disadvantaged.

Temperance

A social movement aimed at reducing or prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Muckrackers

Journalists and writers in the early 20th century who exposed societal issues and corruption.

Theodore Roosevelt

26th President of the United States known for his progressive policies and leadership during the Progressive Era.

Imperialism

The policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

U.S.S Maine

The American battleship that exploded in Havana Harbor in 1898, leading to the Spanish-American War.

Rough Riders

A volunteer cavalry regiment led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish-American War.

William Howard Taft

27th President of the United States known for continuing progressive reforms and later serving as Chief Justice.

Platt Amendment

A provision that stipulated the conditions for U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs and the maintenance of a naval base at Guantanamo Bay.

Open Door Notes

Statements issued by the U.S. to protect equal trading rights for all nations in China.

Alliance System

A network of treaties and agreements between countries designed for mutual defense, contributing to the outbreak of WWI.

Trench Warfare

A type of combat in which opposing troops fight from trenches facing each other, characteristic of WWI.

Selective Service Act (1917)

A law that authorized the United States federal government to raise a national army for entry into World War I through conscription.

Shell Shock

A psychological condition resulting from the trauma of war, now recognized as PTSD.

American Expeditionary Force (AEF)

The U.S. armed forces sent to Europe during World War I.

War Industries Board

A government agency established to coordinate the production of war materials during WWI.

Victory Gardens

Vegetable gardens planted by civilians during wartime to alleviate food shortages.

War bonds

Debt securities issued by a government to finance military operations during war.

Propaganda

Information aimed at promoting a specific political cause or point of view, often misleading.

Espionage and Sedition Acts

Laws enacted to prohibit interference with military operations or support for U.S. enemies during wartime.

Woodrow Wilson

28th President of the United States known for his leadership during WWI and for proposing the League of Nations.

League of Nations

An international organization founded after WWI to promote peace and cooperation among countries.

Fourteen Points

A statement of principles for peace negotiations to end WWI, proposed by President Wilson.

Square Deal

The term used to describe President Theodore Roosevelt’s domestic program, focusing on the 3 C's: conservation, control of corporations, and consumer protection.

Spanish American War

A conflict in 1898 between the U.S. and Spain, resulting in the U.S. gaining territories like Puerto Rico and the Philippines.

M.A.IN factors of WWI

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism; factors that contributed to the onset of World War I.

Great Migration

The movement of millions of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North during the early 20th century.

Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended WWI, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany.