American History: Prohibition and Social Issues

Prohibition

• 18th Amendment: Established prohibition of alcoholic beverages in the US.

Social Gospel

• A movement within Protestantism that applied Christian ethics to social problems.

Jane Addams

• Key figure in the settlement house movement, founded Hull House.

Hull House/Settlement Houses

• Community centers providing social services to the poor and immigrants.

Ida Tarbell's History of Standard Oil

• A muckraking exposé of the Standard Oil Company's business practices.

Muckrakers

• Investigative journalists who exposed corruption and social problems.

"Big Stick" Diplomacy

• Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy approach using military strength.

Upton Sinclair's The Jungle

• A muckraking novel exposing unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.

Sharecropping and Crop Lien

• Systems of agricultural labor in the South, often trapping people in debt.

Plessy v. Ferguson

• Supreme Court decision upholding racial segregation ("separate but equal").

NAACP

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, advocating for racial equality.

Jim Crow Laws

• State and local laws enforcing racial segregation in the Southern United States.

Initiative

• A process allowing citizens to propose and vote on laws directly.

Panama Canal

• A waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, built by the US.

Roosevelt Corollary

• Extension of the Monroe Doctrine, giving the US the right to intervene in Latin American affairs.

19th Amendment

• Granted women the right to vote.

Theodore Roosevelt

• President of the United States, known for progressive reforms and "Big Stick" diplomacy.

17th Amendment

• Provided for the direct election of US Senators by the people.

Philippine-American War

• Conflict between the United States and the Philippines following the Spanish-American War.

Spanish-American War

• War between Spain and the United States, resulting in US acquisition of territories.

Imperialism

• Policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

Yellow Journalism

• Sensationalized journalism that often exaggerated or fabricated news stories.

Trust Busting

• Roosevelt's policy to break up monopolies and trusts.

Woodrow Wilson

• President of the United States, known for progressive reforms and foreign policy initiatives.

Square Deal

• Theodore Roosevelt's domestic program, focusing on controlling corporations, protecting consumers, and conserving natural resources.

This quiz covers significant topics in American history, including the 18th Amendment, muckraking journalism, and social movements like the Social Gospel. Explore key figures like Jane Addams and Upton Sinclair, as well as landmark cases and policies that shaped the social landscape of the early 20th century. Test your knowledge on these critical historical elements.