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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?
- To ensure truthful labeling of food and drugs (correct)
- To regulate the price of agricultural products
- To ban the import of foreign goods
- To promote the production of alcohol
What did the 17th Amendment change in the electoral process?
What did the 17th Amendment change in the electoral process?
- It established the direct election of senators (correct)
- It mandated term limits for senators
- It required senatorial approval of presidential appointments
- It introduced the Electoral College system
What does Social Darwinism apply to in the context of national policy?
What does Social Darwinism apply to in the context of national policy?
- The promotion of global trade agreements
- The establishment of world peace treaties
- The survival of the fittest as a rationale for imperialism (correct)
- The development of social welfare programs
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?
What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
What was the primary focus of muckrakers during the Progressive Era?
Flashcards
Temperance
Temperance
The practice of abstaining from alcohol consumption.
Big Stick Diplomacy
Big Stick Diplomacy
A foreign policy approach embraced by Theodore Roosevelt that advocated for a strong military presence and the use of force when necessary to protect American interests.
Yellow Journalism
Yellow Journalism
A type of journalism that emphasizes sensationalism and often uses exaggerated or fabricated stories to attract readers.
Jingoism
Jingoism
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Seward's Folly
Seward's Folly
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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.
