Gilded Age and Progressive Era Review (3)

These flashcards cover significant events, movements, and amendments during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era, focusing on their meanings and implications.

What party did the Populists represent and what were they advocating for in the 1890s?

The Populists represented farmers from the South and West advocating for reforms like the direct election of Senators and a graduated income tax.

What does disenfranchisement refer to in the context of Southern states between 1890 and 1906?

It refers to efforts to strip Black citizens of their right to vote through methods like poll taxes and literacy tests.

What does the term 'Gilded Age' imply about the society during 1870 to 1900?

It implies a society that appeared prosperous on the surface but was plagued by corruption, poverty, and labor strife underneath.

What was the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment ratified in 1868?

It granted citizenship and equal protection under the law but was later used to protect corporations from regulation.

What were the Black Codes and why were they significant?

They were laws restricting former slaves’ freedoms post-Civil War, meant to recreate slavery in practice; their existence spurred the Radical Republicans to pass the 14th and 15th Amendments.

What was the Philippine War and its importance in American foreign policy?

It was a conflict between American troops and Filipino revolutionaries that sparked debate over U.S. imperialism.

What triggered the Spanish-American War in 1898?

The explosion of the USS Maine in Havana harbor and sensationalist journalism against Spanish atrocities.

What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act passed in 1890?

To prohibit trusts that restrained trade but was initially used to break up labor unions.

What was the main focus of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) founded by Samuel Gompers?

The AFL focused on 'bread and butter' issues like higher wages, shorter hours, and better conditions for skilled workers.

What is meant by 'New Feminism' during the Progressive Era?

New Feminism encompassed broader issues than suffrage, including reproductive freedom and challenging traditional gender roles.