Progressivism and Imperialism: U.S. Political and Foreign Policy (1900-1920)

What period is known as the Progressive Period?

1900-1920

What significant changes occurred during the Progressive Period?

Closing of the West and the growth of cities

What was the status of many states in 1870?

Many states were still territories

By what year were all states and territories annexed?

1920

What powered the growth during the Progressive Period?

Factories and immigration

What movement did Progressivism replace?

Populism

Who primarily drove the Progressive movement?

The middle class

What professions were notably involved in the Progressive movement?

Lawyers, doctors, and teachers

Who was the first Progressive President?

Theodore Roosevelt

What role did Theodore Roosevelt play between big business and labor?

He acted as a mediator

What is significant about William Howard Taft's presidency?

He was similar to Teddy Roosevelt but supported big business

What did Woodrow Wilson advocate for during his presidency?

Eight-hour workdays and no child labor

What was a major downside of Wilson's progressivism?

He was not progressive regarding race issues

What did the Progressive movement aim to reform in government?

Government corruption and responsiveness to the public

What are the three mechanisms of direct democracy introduced during the Progressive Era?

Initiative, Referendum, and Recall

What does the Initiative allow citizens to do?

Bypass state legislature to propose new laws

What is a Referendum?

A vote by citizens on a law or issue

What is the purpose of a Recall?

To vote someone out of office

Who was the first female mayor in a major city?

Bertha Landes, Mayor of Seattle

What did the 16th Amendment establish?

Federal income tax (1913)

What was the outcome of the 18th Amendment?

Prohibition, which led to organized crime - 1919

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

Women's suffrage, allowing women to vote - 1919

What was a major failure of the Progressive movement?

It did not break the power of big business

What war initiated the era of American colonialism?

The Spanish-American War

What territories did America acquire during its period of colonialism?

Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines

What cultural practice did Hawaii contribute to tattooing?

Hawaiian tattoos and tattoo technology

Who was Janette Rankin?

A former Republican US representative.

What significant action did Janette Rankin take regarding WWI?

Voted against the declaration of war for WWI.

What significant action did Janette Rankin take regarding WWII?

Voted against the declaration of war for WWII.

What significant action did Janette Rankin take regarding Pearl Harbor?

Voted against the declaration of war after Pearl Harbor.

Nellie Ross

Governor of Wyoming

Ma Ferguson

Governor of Texas whose husband was impeached and gutted the Texas government, requiring her to rebuild

What did the 17th Amendment establish?

Direct election of US senators (1913)

Progressive view on self-medication

They didn't understand it, believing it led to deaths, family rifts, and crime.

Bootlegger

Someone who sells illegal alcohol.

Progressive movement and big business

Didn't break big business

Progressive movement and labor

No unions

Leadership of the Progressive movement

Overseed by old men

Treatment of minorities in the Progressive era

Paid minorities less and most progressives were not for equality amongst all races

American Imperialism and Colonialism

Colonialism started in the Spanish American War and manifested Manifest Destiny

Territorial gains from colonialism

America gained a bunch of territory, and we've remained ownership of a few places

What was the first national park developed in the world?

Yellowstone