Unit 2 (The Age of Wilson)

Define the term Progressivism

A reform movement that often advocated government activism to migrate the problem created by urban industrialism.

* Social reforms on what happened in the cities.

What was the purpose of the New Nationalism speech?

Reflected the commitment of Theodore Roosevelt to federal planning and regulation.

What is yellow journalism?

A sensationalist newspaper reporting in cartoon images rendered in yellow.

What is the Monroe Doctrine?

A declaration that Western Hemisphere was closed off to further colonization or interference by European power.

* Monroe played the U.S. would not be involved in European struggles.

Which group or groups took part in the February 1892 ST. Louis gathering, which evolved into the People’s party?

Farmers’ , Women, and Labor Unionist

What sparked the Homestead lockout and the ensuing strike in 1892?

The Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers to renew its contract .

What did Theodore Roosevelt believe was the most vital question facing the nation when he became president?

Whether or not the government has the power to control the trusts.

Why was President Roosevelt awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906?

He negotiated peace in Russo-Japanese War

Alice Paul’s efforts were focused in what area of reform?

Women Suffrage

What effect did President Roosevelt have on land conservation?

By setting aside land (acres) for natural parks and forests. He was able to quadrupedal the amount.

What was Cleveland mayor Thomas Lofton Johnson’s primary goal?

To reduce the street car fare from 5 cents to 3 cents.

What did the social gospel movement advocate for?

Ministers, particular of those from the Protestant section of Christianity.

* A change of society not just individuals

What made America’s foreign policy paradoxical in 1900?

The US wanted to keep out of the Western hemisphere away from outsiders but at the same line desired access to Asia (market, trade, expansion).

* China, Philippines, Japan

By 1900, the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union could claim credit for what?

Giving women more power in the government

* Less hours to 10 hours - 8 hour shifts

What issues formed the basis of farmers’ dissatisfaction in the late nineteenth century?

An issue within the banking system, railroad systems were unfair with the prices of land.

What event led to the U.S. involvement in the Spanish-American War?

The sinking of the Battleship Maine in Havana harbor.

What was the purpose of the New Freedom speech?

Limited government, state rights and open markets.