American Yawp Chapter 20 Notes

A period of social activism and political reform in the United States from the 1890s to the 1920s.

A time marked by rapid industrialization, economic growth, and stark social inequality in late 19th century America.

Poor and unsanitary living conditions in urban areas, often highlighted during the Progressive Era.

A tragic industrial disaster in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146 garment workers, highlighting unsafe working conditions.

Efforts by workers to improve wages and working conditions through unions and strikes, common in the Progressive Era.

The movement advocating for women's right to vote, which gained momentum during the Progressive Era.

An ongoing struggle for social justice and equality for Black Americans, gaining focus during the Progressive Era.

Debates and conflicts over the United States' expansionist policies and actions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Journalists who exposed corruption and social issues during the Progressive Era.

A journalist whose book "How the Other Half Lives" highlighted poverty in city slums.

Author of "The Jungle," which exposed horrific conditions in the meatpacking industry.

A movement emphasizing the Christian duty to care for societal issues alongside individual salvation.

A key figure in the Social Gospel movement who confronted crime and poverty in NYC.

Author of "Looking Backward," a novel envisioning a utopian society that inspired reform movements.

Wrote "In His Steps," emphasizing the question 'What would Jesus do?' in social reform.

Neglected issues faced by women and minorities.

Organized groups of women advocating for social issues.

An organization aimed at supporting African American women, founded in 1896.

A prominent temperance activist known for her hatchet attacks on bars.

An organization founded in 1874 combating alcohol abuse.

A community center founded by Jane Addams in Chicago for social reform.

An activist and founder of Hull House, aimed at improving community welfare.

A 1890 law aimed at preventing monopolies and restraining trade.

Business entities that controlled multiple companies to limit competition.

President who advocated for antitrust laws and viewed the presidency as a mediator.

Roosevelt distinguished between beneficial monopolies and those that harmed competition.

A major holding trust formed by wealthy bankers to control railroads.

Legislation that allowed regulation of railroad rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Political party formed by Roosevelt after leaving the Republican Party, focusing on reforms.

Roosevelt's initiative that called for stronger regulations on existing corporations.

A business strategy where a company controls every phase of production, from raw materials to distribution.

A strategy where a company acquires or merges with competitors in the same industry.

An example of a monopolistic company led by Rockefeller, which controlled the oil industry in the late 19th century.

Laws passed to regulate railroad rates and practices, aimed at protecting farmers and the public interest.

An 1877 Supreme Court case that upheld the power of states to regulate private industries that affect the public interest.

Legislation that established the Interstate Commerce Commission to regulate railroad rates and practices.

The judicial affirmation that large businesses could be regulated if they affected public interest, as shown in Munn's case.

A regulatory agency created by the Interstate Commerce Act to oversee and enforce regulations on railroads.

Naturalist, writer and founder of the Sierra Club, advocating for nature preservation.

Father of American forestry, key in federal management of national forests.

A location where conservationist policies were debated against urban development.

Law banning illegal wildlife shipment across state lines.

Broad movement addressing environmental protection and awareness beyond just land management.

Activists like Jane Addams focused on improving living conditions for the urban poor.

Laws instituted to regulate hunting and protect wildlife; can sometimes be biased.

Early activist concerned with working conditions and health standards in factories.