Section 1 (Progressive Era)

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What was the Progressive Era?

A movement in the early 20th century that responded to the pressures of Industrialization and Urbanization by promoting reforms.

What did Theodore Roosevelt mean by his quote, 'The government is us, We are the government, you and I'?

It emphasizes the idea that the government is composed of the people and should serve their needs.

What were the main goals of Progressives?

To eliminate corrupt governments and officials, make government more responsive to people's needs, and address the abuses of big businesses.

Who were the Progressive Presidents?

Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.

What role did muckrakers play in the Progressive Era?

They were writers who uncovered and exposed misconduct in politics or business.

What is the significance of Upton Sinclair's book 'The Jungle'?

It led to the Pure Food and Drug Act, which banned the manufacture, sale, and transportation of contaminated goods.

What was the Settlement House Movement?

A movement aimed at improving the lives of poor urban people, led by figures like Jane Addams.

What services did Settlement Houses provide?

They offered classes in child care, taught English to immigrants, ran nursery schools, and provided arts programs.

What was the Keating-Owens Act?

Legislation aimed at ending child labor in the U.S. and requiring children to attend school until a certain age.

What was the Galveston Plan?

A reform model that replaced the mayor and board of aldermen with a 5-person commission after the 1900 hurricane.

What is a Direct Primary?

An election in which citizens vote to select nominees for upcoming elections.

What is a Referendum?

A process that allows citizens to approve or reject laws passed by a legislature.

How many states allow referendums?

25 states, mostly in the western United States.

What is Recall in the context of Progressive reforms?

A power given to voters to remove public servants from office before their term ends.

What is the 17th Amendment?

An amendment that allows Americans to directly elect their own senators, rather than having state legislatures choose them.

Why were some states opposed to the 17th Amendment?

They believed it weakened the states' powers to block actions of the federal government.

What was the impact of the Progressive Era on child labor laws?

It led to laws requiring children to attend school and efforts to end child labor.

Who was Jane Addams?

A leader of the Settlement House Movement who worked to improve the lives of poor urban people.

What is the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

To ensure the safety and quality of food and drugs by banning contaminated products.

What was the role of Theodore Roosevelt in the Progressive Era?

He was a key figure who fought against big business and advocated for various reforms.