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What was the ruling of Plessy vs Ferguson regarding racial segregation laws?
What was the ruling of Plessy vs Ferguson regarding racial segregation laws?
- They required integration of facilities.
- They were constitutional if facilities were equal in quality. (correct)
- They applied only to public transportation.
- They were deemed unconstitutional regardless of facility quality.
Which Act reformed the civil service system in the United States?
Which Act reformed the civil service system in the United States?
- The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act (correct)
- The National Labor Relations Act
- The Fair Labor Standards Act
- The Employment Retirement Income Security Act
Who is considered a leading muckraker associated with investigative journalism in the Progressive Era?
Who is considered a leading muckraker associated with investigative journalism in the Progressive Era?
- Ida Tarbell (correct)
- Mark Twain
- Andrew Carnegie
- John D. Rockefeller
What was the main focus of Upton Sinclair's novel 'The Jungle'?
What was the main focus of Upton Sinclair's novel 'The Jungle'?
Which figure is best known for their role in the settlement house movement?
Which figure is best known for their role in the settlement house movement?
Flashcards
Progressive Movement
Progressive Movement
A period of social and political reform in the United States, focused on addressing issues like poverty, corruption, and inequality.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
A landmark Supreme Court case that upheld racial segregation laws, arguing that separate but equal facilities for black and white people did not violate the Constitution.
Pendleton Act
Pendleton Act
A federal law passed in 1883 that established a system of competitive exams for civil service positions, replacing the spoils system where political favors determined jobs.
Muckrakers
Muckrakers
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Settlement House Movement
Settlement House Movement
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Study Notes
Progressive Movement in America
- The Progressive Era in the United States saw significant social and political reforms.
- Plessy v. Ferguson: This Supreme Court case ruled that racial segregation was constitutional as long as facilities for different races were equal in quality.
- Pendleton Act: This civil service reform act established a merit-based system for federal government jobs.
- Muckrakers: Journalists, writers, and photographers who exposed corruption and wrongdoing in institutions through sensationalist publications.
- Lincoln Steffens: A leading muckraker, known for his investigative journalism.
- Jacob Riis: A muckraking journalist and photographer who documented poverty and living conditions.
- Ida Tarbell: Focused on exposing corruption in big business, particularly Standard Oil.
- The Jungle: A novel by Upton Sinclair that exposed unsanitary conditions in the meatpacking industry.
- Settlement Houses: Reformist social movements providing social services and community resources, particularly in urban areas.
- Jane Addams: A prominent settlement house worker and social reformer.
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