HOTUS unit 5

Progressive-era presidents

Presidents actively engaged in domestic and foreign affairs, striving for more direct government regulation of the economy and legislation.

Pure Food and Drug Act

A 1906 law that required labeling of ingredients and banned unsafe food and medicine as part of consumer protection.

Sixteenth Amendment

Constitutional amendment establishing a graduated income tax authorized by Congress.

Election of 1912

A four-way race between Roosevelt, Taft, Wilson, and Debs, highlighting differing views on the role of government in economic and social reform.

New Freedom

Woodrow Wilson's approach to governing that emphasized economic competition and protection of unions without increased federal regulation.

Roosevelt Corollary

The addition to the Monroe Doctrine asserting the US's right to intervene in Latin America to maintain order.

Dollar Diplomacy

Taft's foreign policy plan emphasizing economic investment and loans to control the Western Hemisphere.

Unrestricted Submarine Warfare

A naval warfare tactic where submarines target commercial and civilian ships, used primarily by Germany during WWI.

Zimmermann Telegram

A message proposing a military alliance between Germany and Mexico, which helped provoke the US entry into WWI.

Flapper

A rebellious young woman in the 1920s known for daring fashion and behavior, symbolizing women's independence and liberation.

Red Scare

The post-WWI period characterized by widespread fear of communism and anti-foreign sentiment.

Insular Cases

Supreme Court cases determining that the Constitution does not fully apply to US territories, impacting rights and governance.

Platt Amendment

Legislation outlining conditions for US withdrawal from Cuba while allowing continued US intervention in Cuban affairs.

Committee on Public Information

A government agency created to influence public opinion and promote support for WWI through propaganda.

War Industries Board

A government agency responsible for coordinating the production of war materials during WWI.

Battle of Chateau-Thierry

A significant battle during WWI where American forces played a crucial role against German troops.