29 Progressive Presidents

These flashcards cover key concepts, figures, and events related to Progressivism in U.S. History as discussed in the lecture.

Who was the youngest American president and in what year did he take office?

Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest American president in 1901.

What was the political program initiated by Theodore Roosevelt called?

The Square Deal.

What did the Hepburn Act of 1906 empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to do?

Regulate railroad rates and examine company books.

Which president supported the 16th amendment allowing Congress to impose an income tax?

William Howard Taft.

What were the two primary platforms competing in the 1912 presidential election?

Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom and Theodore Roosevelt's New Nationalism.

What was the main goal of Woodrow Wilson's New Freedom program?

To reinvigorate democracy by restoring market competition and preventing big business from dominating government.

What did the Clayton Act of 1914 do regarding unions?

Exempted unions from antitrust laws and made it easier for them to strike.

What was the name of the policy Taft emphasized for spreading American influence?

Dollar Diplomacy.

What was the Roosevelt Corollary related to?

It expanded the Monroe Doctrine to justify U.S. intervention in Latin America.

Which event marked a significant U.S. military intervention in Mexico under Wilson’s presidency?

The pursuit of Pancho Villa in 1916.