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Square Deal
The domestic program of Theodore Roosevelt that aimed to protect small business owners and the poor from the wealthy and powerful.
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Clayton Antitrust Act
A 1914 law that strengthened earlier antitrust laws and protected Labor Unions.
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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.
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Galveston Plan
A temporary solution to the impact of a hurricane that led cities to adopt a commission form of government.
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Direct primary
An election in which citizens vote to select nominees for upcoming elections, established by reform Governor Robert M. La Follete in Wisconsin.
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Meat Inspection Act
Legislation that established sanitary standards for meat products, part of the progressive era reforms.
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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.
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Spanish-American War
A conflict in 1898 that marked the emergence of the U.S. as a world power and led to territorial gains.
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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'.
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Jones Act
A 1916 act that pledged the Philippines would ultimately gain independence.
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Espionage Act
A 1917 law allowing the government to ban treasonable newspapers and punish obstructors of the war effort.
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Harlem Renaissance
A cultural movement in the 1920s celebrating African American culture and exploring race issues in America.
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18th Amendment
A constitutional amendment ratified in 1919 that forbade the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the U.S.
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Volstead Act
The law that officially enforced the 18th Amendment, prohibiting alcohol.
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Fourteen Points
A statement of principles outlining America’s aims in WWI, promoting openness and independence.
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Nativism
A political movement favoring native inhabitants over immigrants, often associated with fears of immigration reducing America’s power.
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Progressive Era
The period of widespread social activism and political reform in the U.S. from the 1890s to the 1920s.
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Federal Reserve Board
The entity responsible for setting monetary policy, regulating banks, and ensuring financial stability in the U.S.
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Anti-Defamation League
An organization founded in 1913 aimed at combating antisemitism in the U.S.
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Alfred T. Mahan
A naval historian who asserted that control of the seas was crucial for national success.
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Dollar Diplomacy
A foreign policy aimed at furthering U.S. interests overseas by providing financial loans to foreign countries.
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Platt Amendment
A provision that restricted Cuban sovereignty and allowed U.S. intervention.
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CPI (Committee on Public Information)
An agency formed to educate the public about World War I and garner support for the war.
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