American History Review - Gilded Age to Progressive Era

A set of flashcards designed to help students review key vocabulary terms and concepts related to the Gilded Age and Progressive Era in American history.

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire

A tragic fire in 1911 that highlighted unsafe working conditions and led to reforms in labor laws.

Muckrakers

Investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social issues in the early 20th century.

Social Gospel

A movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasized social justice and the improvement of society.

Hull House

A settlement house established by Jane Addams in Chicago that provided social services and education to immigrants.

Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections, particularly the movement for women's voting rights in the early 20th century.

Laissez-faire

An economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in the economy.

Vertical Integration

A business strategy where a company controls all phases of production, from raw materials to distribution.

Robber Barons

Business magnates who used unethical practices to amass wealth during the Gilded Age.

Plessy v. Ferguson

A landmark Supreme Court case that upheld the legality of racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Ida B. Wells

An African American journalist and civil rights advocate known for her anti-lynching campaigns.

Tuskegee Institute

An educational institution founded by Booker T. Washington focused on African American vocational training.

The Trusts

Large business entities that aimed to monopolize markets and often stifled competition.

Conservation Movement

An effort to preserve natural resources and protect the environment, led by figures like John Muir.

Disfranchisement

The denial of the right to vote, often through laws and practices aimed at African Americans.

The 1912 Presidential Election

An election that featured a split Republican Party leading to the victory of Democrat Woodrow Wilson.

Margaret Sanger

A birth control activist and nurse who played a pivotal role in the reproductive rights movement.

WWI

The first global war, occurring from 1914 to 1918, involving many of the world's great powers.

Assimilation

The process by which individuals or groups adopt the culture of another group.

Great Migration

The mass movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban centers in the North for jobs and opportunities.