Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt, 1901-1912

These flashcards cover key concepts, events, and figures related to Progressivism and the Republican Roosevelt from 1901 to 1912, as discussed in the lecture.

What philosophy did progressive theorists critique during the machine age?

Old philosophy of hands-off individualism or laissez-faire.

What did Henry Demarest Lloyd criticize in his 1894 book?

Standard Oil Company in Wealth Against Commonwealth.

Who is known for attacking 'predatory wealth' and 'conspicuous consumption'?

Thorstein Veblen in The Theory of the Leisure Class.

Which book shocked Americans with its portrayal of New York slums?

How the Other Half Lives by Jacob A. Riis.

What were muckrakers known for?

Investigating and exposing corruption and social evils.

What did the Seventeenth Amendment achieve?

Established direct election of U.S. senators.

What were TR's three C's in his Square Deal program?

Control of corporations, consumer protection, conservation of natural resources.

Which act did Roosevelt support for federal inspection of meat products?

Meat Inspection Act of 1906.

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

To prevent adulteration and mislabeling of foods and pharmaceuticals.

What was the central issue in the 1912 election?

Different versions of reform between Roosevelt and Wilson.