US History Q3 Final

Square Deal

The domestic program of Theodore Roosevelt that aimed to protect small business owners and the poor from the wealthy and powerful.

Clayton Antitrust Act

A 1914 law that strengthened earlier antitrust laws and protected Labor Unions.

Industrial accidents

High rates of injuries and fatalities in the early 20th century, caused by long working hours, poor ventilation, hazardous fumes, and unsafe machinery.

Galveston Plan

A temporary solution to the impact of a hurricane that led cities to adopt a commission form of government.

Direct primary

An election in which citizens vote to select nominees for upcoming elections, established by reform Governor Robert M. La Follete in Wisconsin.

Meat Inspection Act

Legislation that established sanitary standards for meat products, part of the progressive era reforms.

American Indian Citizenship Act

A 1924 act that granted American Indians full United States citizenship and voting rights as recognition for their support during WWI.

Spanish-American War

A conflict in 1898 that marked the emergence of the U.S. as a world power and led to territorial gains.

Roosevelt's 'big stick' diplomacy

A foreign policy approach emphasizing a strong military to achieve U.S. goals, echoed by the phrase 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'.

Jones Act

A 1916 act that pledged the Philippines would ultimately gain independence.

Espionage Act

A 1917 law allowing the government to ban treasonable newspapers and punish obstructors of the war effort.

Harlem Renaissance

A cultural movement in the 1920s celebrating African American culture and exploring race issues in America.

18th Amendment

A constitutional amendment ratified in 1919 that forbade the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the U.S.

Volstead Act

The law that officially enforced the 18th Amendment, prohibiting alcohol.

Fourteen Points

A statement of principles outlining America’s aims in WWI, promoting openness and independence.

Nativism

A political movement favoring native inhabitants over immigrants, often associated with fears of immigration reducing America’s power.

Progressive Era

The period of widespread social activism and political reform in the U.S. from the 1890s to the 1920s.

Federal Reserve Board

The entity responsible for setting monetary policy, regulating banks, and ensuring financial stability in the U.S.

Anti-Defamation League

An organization founded in 1913 aimed at combating antisemitism in the U.S.

Alfred T. Mahan

A naval historian who asserted that control of the seas was crucial for national success.

Dollar Diplomacy

A foreign policy aimed at furthering U.S. interests overseas by providing financial loans to foreign countries.

Platt Amendment

A provision that restricted Cuban sovereignty and allowed U.S. intervention.

CPI (Committee on Public Information)

An agency formed to educate the public about World War I and garner support for the war.