All Flashcards
Who was Ida M. Tarbell?
A muckraker who exposed the monopolistic practices of Standard Oil.
Who was Lincoln Steffens?
A muckraker who exposed political corruption, particularly Boss Tweed.
Who was Upton Sinclair?
A muckraker who wrote The Jungle, exposing unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.
Who was Jacob Riis?
A muckraker who used photojournalism to expose the harsh realities of tenement life in How the Other Half Lives.
Who was Jane Addams?
A Progressive reformer who founded Hull House, a settlement house for immigrants.
Who was Margaret Sanger?
A Progressive reformer who advocated for birth control for poor women.
Who was Robert La Follette?
A Progressive governor of Wisconsin who implemented reforms known as the 'Wisconsin Idea'.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
A Progressive president known for his 'Square Deal,' trust-busting, and conservation efforts.
Who was William Howard Taft?
Roosevelt's successor who continued some Progressive policies but was more conservative.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
A Progressive president who implemented the 'New Freedom' program.
Who was Booker T. Washington?
An African American leader who advocated for economic success before social equality.
Who was W.E.B. DuBois?
An African American leader who demanded immediate social equality and helped found the NAACP.
Who was John Muir?
A preservationist who advocated for protecting wilderness areas from human interference.
What caused the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Upton Sinclair's The Jungle exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry, shocking the public.
What was the effect of Roosevelt's intervention in the United Mine Workers Strike?
It was a major win for labor and a sign of Roosevelt's Progressive approach, establishing the government as a more neutral arbiter.
What was the effect of the split in the Republican Party in 1912?
It allowed Democrat Woodrow Wilson to win the presidency.
What was the effect of How the Other Half Lives?
It exposed the harsh realities of tenement life, making the upper classes aware of the conditions of the poor.
What was the effect of the Clayton Antitrust Act?
It strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act and explicitly protected unions, giving them more power.
What was the cause of the creation of the Federal Reserve Act?
To manage the nation’s monetary policy and regulate the banking industry.
What was the effect of the 16th Amendment?
It allowed the federal government to collect income taxes, reducing wealth inequality and funding social programs.
What was the effect of the 17th Amendment?
It provided for the direct election of senators, making the government more democratic and responsive to the people.
What was the effect of the 19th Amendment?
It granted women the right to vote, expanding democracy and empowering women in politics.
What was the effect of the United States v. E. C. Knight Company ruling?
It weakened the Sherman Anti-Trust Act, limiting the government's ability to regulate monopolies.
When was the Pure Food and Drug Act passed, and what was its significance?
1906; It regulated the safety of food and prescription drugs, leading to the creation of the FDA.
What was the significance of the United Mine Workers Strike of 1902?
Roosevelt intervened, siding with workers, a major win for labor and a sign of his Progressive approach.
What was the impact of the 16th Amendment?
Established income tax to reduce wealth inequality.
What was the impact of the 17th Amendment?
Provided for the direct election of senators, increasing democracy.
What was the impact of the 18th Amendment?
Prohibited alcohol (Prohibition), later repealed by the 21st Amendment.
What was the impact of the 19th Amendment?
Granted women the right to vote (women’s suffrage).
What did the Federal Reserve Act do?
Created the Federal Reserve to manage monetary policy and regulate banking.
What was the Clayton Antitrust Act?
Strengthened the Sherman Antitrust Act and protected unions.
What was the Underwood Tariff Act?
Lowered tariffs and removed duties from goods like sugar and wool.
What was significant about the Election of 1912?
A split in the Republican party allowed Democrat Woodrow Wilson to win the presidency.
What was the ruling in United States v. E. C. Knight Company?
The Supreme Court weakened the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.