Progressive Era Key Concepts

A set of flashcards covering key concepts from the Progressive Era, including amendments, significant figures, legislation, and movements.

What power does the 16th amendment give Congress?

The power to lay and collect taxes on incomes.

What did the 19th amendment guarantee?

It guaranteed women the right to vote in all states.

Who was Teddy Roosevelt?

The youngest person to become president at age 42, a progressive Republican who believed in social Darwinism.

What was the Square Deal?

A policy that ensured fairness for workers, consumers, and big businesses.

What did the Prohibition law ban?

The selling, manufacture, and transportation of alcohol across the United States.

Who was Richard Ballinger?

An aggressive conservative corporate lawyer who replaced Garfield as secretary and tried to open a million acres of public land.

What were Woodrow Wilson's major contributions as a progressive democrat?

He introduced direct primary elections and established utility regulatory boards.

Who was Ida Tarbell?

One of the main muckrakers known for exposing unfair practices of larger corporations.

What was the Meat Inspection Act?

A law passed in 1906 to protect consumers by requiring federal inspection of meat sold through interstate commerce.

What did the Children's Bureau investigate?

Child labor.

What was the outcome of Northern Securities v. US?

The Supreme Court ruled that Morgan's firm violated the Sherman anti-trust act in 1904.

What was the Niagara Movement?

A meeting of WEB Du Bois and 28 African American leaders to demand full rights for African Americans.

What was the purpose of the Anti Trust Act?

To outlaw practices that restricted competition, such as price discrimination.

What were muckrakers?

Journalists who uncovered abuses and corruption in society.