Progressive Era

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts from the Progressive Era lecture, designed to aid in understanding and recall for the exam.

Progressive Movement

A response to economic dips, labor unrest, political corruption, and social changes; aimed at reforming society.

Theodore Roosevelt

A national leader whose emergence coincided with the Progressive Era from 1900 to 1917.

Pragmatism

A philosophy that suggests beliefs should change with circumstances and that society's efficiency can improve.

Taylorism

Scientific Management method developed by Frederick W. Taylor to improve factory efficiency.

Australian ballot

A secret ballot system introduced to prevent manipulation and intimidation of voters by political parties.

Direct Primaries

A reform that allows voters to nominate candidates directly, bypassing party bosses.

17th Amendment

An amendment that established the direct election of U.S. senators by popular vote.

Initiative

A process that allows citizens to propose legislation and submit it for a vote.

Referendum

A process that allows voters to decide on proposed legislation directly.

Recall

A procedure that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.

Muckrakers

Investigative journalists who exposed social, economic, and political injustices during the Progressive Era.

City Management Commission Plan

A system where heads of city departments are elected rather than appointed to improve city governance.

Boss Tweed

A notorious city boss associated with political corruption, targeted by Progressive reformers.

Reformers

Individuals, including muckrakers like Upton Sinclair and Ida Tarbell, who sought to address the goals of the Progressive Era.