Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
US History Ch.7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| expose | Writings that publicize a scandal or injustice |
| conscription | When the government requires men to enlist and serve in the armed forces |
| Jacob Riis | Journalist and Photographer, drew public attention to the crime, disease, and squalor in New York City's slums |
| Lincoln Steffens | Revealed the destructive effect of corruption on the government of St. Louis, MO |
| Social Gospel | Originated around 1870 among protestant ministers who saught to apply christian liberal theology to societal problems |
| What were the goals of progressivism? | They sought reforms in business and labor. They hoped to end child labor and bring improved working conditions, higher pay, and better benefits for all workers. |
| How did journalists help spread progressivism? | Most learned through exposes. It helped bring wide public attention. |
| How do the teachings of Social Gospel conflict with the theory of of Social Darwinism? | They believed that creating a kinder and more equitable society, they could help build the Kingdom of God on Earth. |
| women's suffrage | women's rights to vote |
| Children's Bureau | the first federal agency dedicated to improving the lives of children and families |
| enfranchisement | the act of granting full citizenship |
| suffragist | people seeking the franchise for women |
| temperance movement | encourage people to temper, or moderate, their consumption of alcohol, or abstain altogether |
| prohibition | the league pressured local and state governments to create laws restricting or prohibiting the production, sale, or consumption of alcohol. |
| Jane Addams | Created the Hull House, which is a settlement house |
| Alice Paul | Fought for the vote in England and now wanted to apply aggressive tactics, such as marches and protests, in the US. |
| What reforms did Florence Kelly help bring about? | She helped create IL laws that banned child labor, limited working hours for women, and establish regulations for sweatshops. |
| How did the strategies of the NAWSA and the NWP differ? | NAWSA relied on lobbying, petitions, and campaigns, while NWP opted for direct action |
| What social problems did leaders in the temperance movement work to solve? | They worked to try and prohibit alcohol due to men becoming abusive and hurtful while/after drinking |
| commission governemnt | A five-member commission to temporarily oversee the city. |
| direct primary | party candidates are nominated by a direct vote |
| initiative | enable citizens to bypass the legislature and propose new laws to be voted on |
| recall | the right of citizens to remove and elected official by direct vote |
| 17th Amendment | mandated that all US senators be elected by popular vote |
| Robert M. La Follette | A republican who was elected governor of Wisconsin in 1900. Established direct primary elections, regulated Wilson's railroads, and levied higher taxes on corporations. |
| How did progressives give voters a larger voice in state government? | They instituted changes such as direct primary and the direct election of US senators |
| How did reforms instituted in city governments help shape reforms adopted in state governments | They suspended city council and established a five-member commission, leading to commission government |
| conservation | the management and protection of natural resources |
| mergers | two or more companies combine as one |
| trustbuster | someone who would fight to curb the power of big business by vigorously enforcing antitrust legislation |
| Theodore Roosevelt | Becomes the first progressive president and took the lead in bringing about many reforms |
| Square Deal | Roosevelt brought two sides together and worked with them to negotiate a reasonable settlement |
| The Jungle | Muckraking novel, described the unsanitary practices of the meatpacking industry. Helped launch the Pure Food and Drug Act. |
| Why did many Americans think of Theodore Roosevelt as a trustbuster? | Roosevelt would fight to curb the power of big businesses by enforcing anti-trust legislation. |
| What political reason might Roosevelt have had for inviting Booker T. Washington? | He wanted to be see as an ally/friend to African Americans and gain their vote. |
| What actions did Roosevelt take to improve the viability of natural systems? | He passes many conservation acts to ensure wild life and natural landmarks would be preserved such as the Grand Canyon. |
| syndicate | group of criminals |
| scientific management | a method of running factories and other workplaces efficiently |
| social security | a program in which the government provides money to the elderly, disabled, and unemployed. |
| income tax | money paid to the government based on how much a person earns |
| William H. Taft | Believed that the president should act within the strict constitutional boundaries of his office. President after Roosevelt. Progressive President but didn't fulfill the progressives duties/wishes. |
| Woodrow Wilson | Helped lower tariffs, which was his pet project. Fought hard to persuade congress to pass the Revenue Act of 1913 |
| 16th Amendment | Granted congress the power to collect income taxes nationwide |
| How did Taft and Wilson further the progressive agenda? | Taft tried to further the progressive agenda but didn't do much. Wilson lowered tariffs and passes the Revenue Act. |
| Why did many Americans view Taft as a weak president? | Compared to Roosevelt, Taft wasn't engaged or loud in office. Taft also didn't execute his powers well. |
Created by:
eoehmke