history test progressive era

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts and terms related to the Progressive Era and Imperialism.

Progressive Movement

Exposed and solved problems of the Industrial Revolution.

Muckrakers

Journalists who exposed the problems of the Industrial Revolution.

Jacob Riis

Progressive photographer and author of 'How the Other Half Lives,' who exposed poverty.

Upton Sinclair

Author of 'The Jungle,' which exposed unsafe working environments in slaughterhouses.

Ida Tarbell

Progressive who exposed John D. Rockefeller’s illegal practices in McClure's magazine.

Thomas Nast

Artist of political cartoons that exposed corruption, particularly Boss Tweed.

Meat Inspection Act

Required government inspections to ensure meat was safe and clean.

Food and Drug Act

Banned false advertising and ensured safety in food and medicine.

Sherman Antitrust Act

Legislation that stopped big businesses from creating monopolies.

Clayton Antitrust Act

Strengthened antitrust laws to prevent loopholes and unfair practices.

Federal Reserve

National banking system established to control money and prevent financial crises.

Interstate Commerce Act

Regulated railroads to prevent unfair pricing and monopolies.

Federal Trade Commission

Government agency that prevents fraud and unfair business practices.

Teddy (Theodore) Roosevelt

U.S. president known for reforming business practices and breaking up monopolies.

Trust Buster

Nickname for Roosevelt due to his efforts in breaking up powerful monopolies.

Conservation Movement

Effort to protect natural resources, including the creation of national parks.

Square Deal

Roosevelt’s plan for fair treatment among businesses, workers, and consumers.

16th Amendment

Allowed the federal government to collect income taxes.

17th Amendment

Allowed the public to vote directly for U.S. senators.

Referendum

The process by which the public can vote on a law instead of representatives.

Recall

The procedure by which voters can remove an elected official before their term ends.

Initiative

A process whereby the public can petition the government to vote on a proposed law.

Imperialism

The policy of a country building an empire by taking over other countries as colonies.

Spanish American War

Conflict between the U.S. and Spain for Cuba's independence, resulting in U.S. victory.

USS Maine

U.S. ship whose explosion in Cuba led to the declaration of war on Spain.

Yellow Journalism

Exaggerated reporting used to stir conflict and influence public opinion.

Open Door Policy

Policy allowing all countries to trade with China.

Big Stick Policy/Roosevelt Corollary

U.S. policy using military power to maintain order in Latin America.

Dollar Diplomacy

U.S. policy of using financial investments to control other countries.

Queen Liliuokalani

The last queen of Hawaii before her overthrow by a U.S.-supported group.

Philippine American War

Conflict resulting from U.S. control of the Philippines and Filipino resistance.

Why was Teddy Roosevelt known as a Progressive President?

He reformed social, economic, and political issues.

Why did Progressives want to increase the role people had in their government?

To make the government more democratic and responsive to people's needs.

What was the TURNING POINT of Teddy Roosevelt’s actions in the Anthracite Coal Mine Strike?

It was the first time the federal government did not side entirely with business owners.

What were 3 examples of Progressive legislation?

Meat Inspection Act, Pure Food and Drug Act, Clayton Antitrust Act.

What was ONE cause of the Spanish American War?

USS Maine explosion, trade with Cuba, helping Cubans, yellow journalism.

What was one territory gained from the Spanish American War?

Puerto Rico, Cuba, Guam, or the Philippines.

Who ruled Hawaii before the U.S. annexation?

Queen Liliuokalani.