Progressive Era and the Progressive Movement

These flashcards cover key concepts and significant individuals related to the Progressive Era, focusing on the social, economic, and political reforms that characterized this important period in American history.

Progressive Outlook

The view that modern industrial societies are interdependent and require regulation for optimal function.

Eugene Debs

A political leader who garnered over 900,000 votes for president in 1912, representing the socialist perspective.

Industrial Workers of the World (IWW)

A radical labor organization that emphasized the importance of worker solidarity.

Coxey’s Army

A protest march from Ohio to Washington D.C. during the economic depression of the 1890s.

The Pullman Strike

A major nationwide railroad strike that escalated into violence and destruction of property in 1894.

The Bread and Roses strike

A labor strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts in 1912 that highlighted the demand for better working conditions.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire

A catastrophic fire in 1911 that led to significant workplace safety reforms.

Muckraking

Investigative journalism that aimed to expose social ills and injustices.

Public Health Reformers

Individuals like S. Josephine Baker and Alice Hamilton who advocated for better health and safety standards.

Federal Reserve Act

The 1913 law that created the Federal Reserve System to regulate the nation's money supply and ensure economic stability.

The General Slocum fire

A tragic fire on the East River in 1904 that resulted in over 1000 deaths.

Expertise in Policy Making

The reliance on impartial and objective professionals to guide policy initiatives in the Progressive Era.

Workers' Compensation Laws

Legislation that ensures compensation for workers injured on the job, promoted by advocates like Crystal Eastman.

Victorian Progressive Reforms

Measures aimed at improving safety and living conditions through laws regulating workplaces, child labor, and industry.