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What was the main purpose of the Pure Food & Drug Act?
What was the main purpose of the Pure Food & Drug Act?
What did the 17th Amendment change in the electoral process?
What did the 17th Amendment change in the electoral process?
What does Social Darwinism apply to in the context of national policy?
What does Social Darwinism apply to in the context of national policy?
Which diplomatic approach emphasized a strong military presence as a means of influence?
Which diplomatic approach emphasized a strong military presence as a means of influence?
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What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
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Study Notes
Progressive Era: America as a World Power
- Temperance-Abstinence: Movement against alcohol consumption.
- Big Stick Diplomacy: Roosevelt's foreign policy advocating for a strong military.
- Yellow Journalism: Sensationalized news to attract readers.
- Jingoism: Intense nationalism calling for an aggressive foreign policy.
- Seward's Folly/Alaska: The purchase of Alaska by the U.S.
- Hawaii: U.S. annexation of Hawaii.
- Imperialism: Building an empire through colonies and conquering other nations.
- Prohibition: Banning the production, transportation, and sale of alcohol.
- Social Darwinism: Survival of the fittest applied to countries and societies.
- Muckrakers: Progressive reformers who exposed corruption.
- The Jungle: Book by Upton Sinclair exposing harsh working conditions and unsanitary practices in the meatpacking industry.
- Jacob Riis: Author of a book about the harsh living conditions in cities.
- Pure Food & Drug Act: Law requiring truthful labels on food and drugs.
- Federal Reserve Act: Established the Federal Reserve System.
- 16th Amendment: Established the federal income tax.
- 17th Amendment: Direct election of senators.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts and events from the Progressive Era when America emerged as a global power. Topics include temperance, imperialism, and important figures like Upton Sinclair and Jacob Riis. Test your knowledge on how these elements shaped modern America.
