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Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
- 18th Amendment
- 16th Amendment
- 17th Amendment
- 19th Amendment (correct)
What was the primary focus of Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?
What was the primary focus of Upton Sinclair's work 'The Jungle'?
- Women’s suffrage
- Meatpacking industry (correct)
- Temperance movement
- Political corruption
Which of the following amendments was aimed at establishing prohibition?
Which of the following amendments was aimed at establishing prohibition?
- 19th Amendment
- 16th Amendment
- 17th Amendment
- 18th Amendment (correct)
Who is associated with exposing the corrupt practices of Boss Tweed through political cartoons?
Who is associated with exposing the corrupt practices of Boss Tweed through political cartoons?
The Sherman Antitrust Act was influenced by which muckraker's work regarding monopolies?
The Sherman Antitrust Act was influenced by which muckraker's work regarding monopolies?
What significant position did William Taft hold after his presidency?
What significant position did William Taft hold after his presidency?
Which key concept is Woodrow Wilson associated with regarding his plans for post-WWI?
Which key concept is Woodrow Wilson associated with regarding his plans for post-WWI?
What is the primary focus of W.E.B. Du Bois's educational advocacy for African Americans?
What is the primary focus of W.E.B. Du Bois's educational advocacy for African Americans?
Which statement about Teddy Roosevelt is NOT true?
Which statement about Teddy Roosevelt is NOT true?
What does Booker T. Washington emphasize in his advocacy for African American equality?
What does Booker T. Washington emphasize in his advocacy for African American equality?
Flashcards
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt became President after McKinley was assassinated. He was a progressive leader, launching the Bull Moose Party.
William Taft
William Taft
William Taft, originally supported by Roosevelt, served one term as President. He preferred a path to the Supreme Court.
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson served as President during World War I. He sought to remain neutral but ultimately led the US to victory. He proposed the Fourteen Points peace plan and established the League of Nations.
Booker T. Washington
Booker T. Washington
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W.E.B. Dubois
W.E.B. Dubois
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What did "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair accomplish?
What did "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair accomplish?
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Who wrote "How the Other Half Lives" and what was its impact?
Who wrote "How the Other Half Lives" and what was its impact?
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What did Lincoln Steffens expose in "The Shame of Cities"?
What did Lincoln Steffens expose in "The Shame of Cities"?
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How did Thomas Nast use his work to expose Boss Tweed?
How did Thomas Nast use his work to expose Boss Tweed?
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What is the 16th Amendment about?
What is the 16th Amendment about?
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Study Notes
Progressive Era People and Events
- Teddy Roosevelt: Became President after McKinley's assassination. Member of the Progressive Bull Moose Party. A conservationist.
- William Taft: Originally supported by Roosevelt. Served one term as President.
- Woodrow Wilson: President during WWI. Favored neutrality. Proposed the 14 Points and League of Nations (US did not join). Wanted a return to isolationism.
- Booker T. Washington: Advocated for African American equality through vocational training.
- W.E.B. Du Bois: Advocated for African American equality with traditional college education.
- Susan B. Anthony & Elizabeth Cady Stanton: Suffragists who contributed to the 19th Amendment (women's suffrage). Also contributed to the temperance movement and 18th Amendment (prohibition).
- Upton Sinclair: Muckraker who exposed the meatpacking industry in "The Jungle" leading to reforms.
Progressive Era Amendments
- 16th Amendment: Created a federal income tax.
- 17th Amendment: Allowed for the direct election of Senators.
- 18th Amendment: Prohibition of alcohol (failed—repealed later by the 21st amendment).
- 19th Amendment: Granted women the right to vote.
Muckrakers
- Jacob Riis: Exposed the living conditions of the poor in "How the Other Half Lives."
- Lincoln Steffens: Wrote about political corruption in "Shame of Cities."
- Thomas Nast: Used political cartoons to expose Boss Tweed's corruption.
- Ida Tarbell: Investigated Standard Oil's business practices.
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Test your knowledge on key figures and events of the Progressive Era. This quiz covers important presidents, influential activists, and significant amendments that shaped American history. Dive into the contributions of notable figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Susan B. Anthony.
