APUSH Unit 7 Practice

Progressivism

A movement advocating for increased government accountability and efficiency to address social and political issues.

Theodore Roosevelt

The first progressive president known for his 'Square Deal' policies focusing on consumer protection and trust-busting.

Muckrakers

Investigative journalists who exposed corruption and societal issues during the Progressive Era.

Square Deal

Roosevelt's domestic program emphasizing equality and fairness in various sectors, including consumer protection and corporate regulation.

Hepburn Act

A 1906 law that strengthened the Interstate Commerce Commission's (ICC) authority to regulate railroad rates.

Grange Movement

A grassroots movement by farmers advocating for social and economic reforms, particularly against railroad monopolies.

Populist Party

A third-party movement that represented the interests of farmers and the working class, pushing for economic reform.

William Jennings Bryan

A prominent political figure and three-time presidential candidate known for his pro-farmer stances and opposition to the gold standard.

Conservationism

The management of natural resources to ensure sustainable use while protecting the environment, often associated with Gifford Pinchot.

Environmentalism

A movement focused on the protection of the environment from destruction and pollution, promoting sustainable practices.

Jim Crow Laws

State and local laws enforcing racial segregation and disenfranchisement of Black voters in the Southern United States.

Women’s Suffrage

The movement for women's right to vote, culminating in the 19th Amendment which granted women the right to vote in 1920.

Espionage Act (1917)

Legislation that prohibited interference with military operations or support for U.S. enemies during wartime.

The Treaty of Versailles

The peace treaty that ended World War I, imposing heavy reparations on Germany and establishing the League of Nations.

Roosevelt Corollary

An extension of the Monroe Doctrine asserting U.S. intervention in the Western Hemisphere to maintain stability.

Open Door Policy

A diplomatic statement aimed at ensuring equal trading rights for all nations in China.

The Jungle

A 1906 novel by Upton Sinclair exposing unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to food safety reforms.

Underwood Tariff (1913)

Legislation that lowered tariffs and implemented a graduated income tax to reduce economic inequality.

Federal Reserve Act (1913)

The law that created the Federal Reserve System, establishing central banking regulations in the U.S.

Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

A tragic industrial disaster in 1911 that led to significant labor reforms and improved workplace safety regulations.

Niagara Movement

A civil rights organization founded by W.E.B. Du Bois advocating for racial equality and higher education for Black leaders.

Dollar Diplomacy

Taft's foreign policy focused on using economic power to influence other countries rather than military intervention.

Selective Service Act (1917)

Legislation that established the draft for military service during World War I.

Fourteen Points

Wilson's proposal for a just peace after World War I, promoting self-determination and the creation of the League of Nations.

Anti-Imperialist League

A group opposing U.S. annexation of the Philippines and other imperialist actions, advocating for the rights of those territories.

Great Migration

The movement of African Americans from the rural South to urban areas in the North for better economic opportunities during and after WWI.

Americanization

Efforts to assimilate immigrants into American culture, often leading to conflicts over cultural identity.

Boxer Rebellion

An anti-foreign uprising in China aimed at expelling foreign influence, which was subsequently suppressed by international forces.