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What significant law regarding taxation was created during Governor Stanley's term?
What significant law regarding taxation was created during Governor Stanley's term?
- An antitrust law for private corporations
- A law imposing higher property taxes
- A Corrupt Practices Act (correct)
- A bill transferring tax burdens to property owners
What was the maximum number of hours a child was allowed to work per day after the 1906 law amendment?
What was the maximum number of hours a child was allowed to work per day after the 1906 law amendment?
- Ten hours a day (correct)
- Eight hours a day
- Twelve hours a day
- Six hours a day
Which amendment did Governor Stanley support regarding state Prohibition?
Which amendment did Governor Stanley support regarding state Prohibition?
- An amendment to increase alcohol consumption
- A local ordinance for alcohol regulation
- A state constitutional amendment on Prohibition (correct)
- A federal amendment to ban alcohol nationwide
Who did Governor Stanley face in the election for governor after Beckham became a senator?
Who did Governor Stanley face in the election for governor after Beckham became a senator?
What fundamental change was initiated regarding the revenue system during Governor Stanley's administration?
What fundamental change was initiated regarding the revenue system during Governor Stanley's administration?
How did the legislative body under Governor Stanley address issues in education and government?
How did the legislative body under Governor Stanley address issues in education and government?
What condition did the 1915 election for senator reflect on the political landscape of Kentucky?
What condition did the 1915 election for senator reflect on the political landscape of Kentucky?
What was a key component of the Progressive Era achievements in Kentucky during Stanley's governorship?
What was a key component of the Progressive Era achievements in Kentucky during Stanley's governorship?
What was one of the main arguments made by proponents of alcoholic beverages in Kentucky?
What was one of the main arguments made by proponents of alcoholic beverages in Kentucky?
What legislative action allowed for local control over alcohol sales in Kentucky?
What legislative action allowed for local control over alcohol sales in Kentucky?
Which major figure led a prominent temperance group in Kentucky?
Which major figure led a prominent temperance group in Kentucky?
What was the outcome of the 1906 legislative action regarding alcohol sales?
What was the outcome of the 1906 legislative action regarding alcohol sales?
What was the impact of saloons in the culture of Kentucky during this era?
What was the impact of saloons in the culture of Kentucky during this era?
Which strategy did Carry Nation famously employ to advocate for Prohibition?
Which strategy did Carry Nation famously employ to advocate for Prohibition?
What was the general sentiment towards Prohibition in Kentucky as expressed by anti-Prohibition forces?
What was the general sentiment towards Prohibition in Kentucky as expressed by anti-Prohibition forces?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the status of counties in Kentucky with respect to alcohol in 1907?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the status of counties in Kentucky with respect to alcohol in 1907?
What was a major issue that the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and the Anti-Saloon League focused on?
What was a major issue that the Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and the Anti-Saloon League focused on?
Who played a significant role in leading the fight for Prohibition in Kentucky?
Who played a significant role in leading the fight for Prohibition in Kentucky?
What argument did Prohibition advocates use against alcohol consumption?
What argument did Prohibition advocates use against alcohol consumption?
Which organization was responsible for creating numerous chapters across Kentucky in support of Prohibition?
Which organization was responsible for creating numerous chapters across Kentucky in support of Prohibition?
What significant social issue did the Progressive crusade attempt to address related to drinking?
What significant social issue did the Progressive crusade attempt to address related to drinking?
What was a consequence of the high number of saloons in Louisville in 1895?
What was a consequence of the high number of saloons in Louisville in 1895?
Which phrase was used by political candidates to incite fear regarding alcohol consumption?
Which phrase was used by political candidates to incite fear regarding alcohol consumption?
How did Prohibitionists perceive the relationship between alcohol and family structures?
How did Prohibitionists perceive the relationship between alcohol and family structures?
What was one significant challenge faced by the Democratic Party in Kentucky during Beckham’s administration?
What was one significant challenge faced by the Democratic Party in Kentucky during Beckham’s administration?
What concept of government intervention was associated with the new view of Progressivism?
What concept of government intervention was associated with the new view of Progressivism?
Which reform was suggested to offset corrupt political practices during the Progressive Era?
Which reform was suggested to offset corrupt political practices during the Progressive Era?
What scope of issues was Progressivism intended to address in Kentucky during the early 20th century?
What scope of issues was Progressivism intended to address in Kentucky during the early 20th century?
What view did Prohibition advocates generally hold regarding the impact of alcohol on society?
What view did Prohibition advocates generally hold regarding the impact of alcohol on society?
What was a primary aim of the reformers during the Progressive Movement?
What was a primary aim of the reformers during the Progressive Movement?
Which political challenge was highlighted by Senator Jo Blackburn regarding party control?
Which political challenge was highlighted by Senator Jo Blackburn regarding party control?
What was a significant factor that influenced the 1912 election in Kentucky?
What was a significant factor that influenced the 1912 election in Kentucky?
What did Woodrow Wilson's presidency lead to for the Kentucky Democratic Party?
What did Woodrow Wilson's presidency lead to for the Kentucky Democratic Party?
What resulted in a standoff during the election days of 1912 in Kentucky?
What resulted in a standoff during the election days of 1912 in Kentucky?
In what way did the election of 1912 affect the Republican Party's factions in Kentucky?
In what way did the election of 1912 affect the Republican Party's factions in Kentucky?
What issue was addressed in a humorous way during a campaign event involving Stanley and Morrow?
What issue was addressed in a humorous way during a campaign event involving Stanley and Morrow?
What role did the Sixteenth Amendment play in the context of federal legislation?
What role did the Sixteenth Amendment play in the context of federal legislation?
What was a significant consequence of the Democratic Party's support for reform?
What was a significant consequence of the Democratic Party's support for reform?
Which event marked the election of William O. Bradley as a significant political figure?
Which event marked the election of William O. Bradley as a significant political figure?
How did the changing political dynamics affect the Democratic Party in Kentucky?
How did the changing political dynamics affect the Democratic Party in Kentucky?
What ultimately led to the election of William O. Bradley?
What ultimately led to the election of William O. Bradley?
What was the impact of the political factions within the Democratic Party on governance?
What was the impact of the political factions within the Democratic Party on governance?
What action was requested of J.C.W. Beckham during the senator selection process?
What action was requested of J.C.W. Beckham during the senator selection process?
What was the status of the political climate in Kentucky regarding Prohibition at the time?
What was the status of the political climate in Kentucky regarding Prohibition at the time?
What characterized the Progressive movement during this period in Kentucky?
What characterized the Progressive movement during this period in Kentucky?
What key characteristic is noted about Stanley in his public speaking engagements?
What key characteristic is noted about Stanley in his public speaking engagements?
Which of the following statements best describes Ollie Murray James?
Which of the following statements best describes Ollie Murray James?
Stanley and James formed a faction opposing which political figure?
Stanley and James formed a faction opposing which political figure?
What was one of Stanley's most significant actions in Congress?
What was one of Stanley's most significant actions in Congress?
Which characteristic is NOT attributed to James during his speeches?
Which characteristic is NOT attributed to James during his speeches?
What stance did James take on Prohibition?
What stance did James take on Prohibition?
How did Stanley's size contribute to his public persona?
How did Stanley's size contribute to his public persona?
James's position on horse racing reflects what aspect of his political beliefs?
James's position on horse racing reflects what aspect of his political beliefs?
What emotional tone did Stanley evoke in his audiences during speeches?
What emotional tone did Stanley evoke in his audiences during speeches?
What was a notable feature of Stanley's physical presence?
What was a notable feature of Stanley's physical presence?
What was McCreary's stance on Prohibition based on the sentiments of the people of Kentucky?
What was McCreary's stance on Prohibition based on the sentiments of the people of Kentucky?
How did Stanley and Beckham differ in their relationships with corporations?
How did Stanley and Beckham differ in their relationships with corporations?
Which statement best summarizes the political nature of Stanley's campaign style?
Which statement best summarizes the political nature of Stanley's campaign style?
What were the common traits shared by A.O. Stanley and Ollie Murray James?
What were the common traits shared by A.O. Stanley and Ollie Murray James?
What significant stance did Beckham take compared to Stanley?
What significant stance did Beckham take compared to Stanley?
Which aspect of the Night Rider movement did both Stanley and Beckham share?
Which aspect of the Night Rider movement did both Stanley and Beckham share?
What common characteristic did Stanley and Beckham share regarding their views on African Americans?
What common characteristic did Stanley and Beckham share regarding their views on African Americans?
How did Stanley's political reputation evolve in relation to corporate interests?
How did Stanley's political reputation evolve in relation to corporate interests?
What is a likely reason Stanley was labeled 'Oily Jeems' by critics?
What is a likely reason Stanley was labeled 'Oily Jeems' by critics?
Which candidate was known for charming charm and charisma during debates?
Which candidate was known for charming charm and charisma during debates?
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Prohibition Movement
Prohibition Movement
A movement in Kentucky to ban alcoholic beverages.
Progressivism's Social Control
Progressivism's Social Control
Progressivism focused on banning alcohol as part of a broader social reform effort.
Kentucky's Whiskey Production
Kentucky's Whiskey Production
Kentucky's whiskey production substantially increased from 1871 to 1882.
Local Option Bill
Local Option Bill
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National Prohibition Reform Party
National Prohibition Reform Party
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Independent Order of Good Templars
Independent Order of Good Templars
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Carry Nation
Carry Nation
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County Unit Law
County Unit Law
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Prohibition Movement
Prohibition Movement
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Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)
Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)
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Anti-Saloon League
Anti-Saloon League
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Prohibition's divisive effect
Prohibition's divisive effect
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Kentucky's Prohibition Fight Leaders
Kentucky's Prohibition Fight Leaders
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Alcohol's Negative Impact
Alcohol's Negative Impact
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Black Patch War and Night Riders
Black Patch War and Night Riders
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Progressive Era Concerns
Progressive Era Concerns
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Beckham's Senatorial Win
Beckham's Senatorial Win
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Stanley's Nomination
Stanley's Nomination
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Morrow's Opposition
Morrow's Opposition
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Corrupt Practices Act
Corrupt Practices Act
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State Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
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Progressive Era Apex
Progressive Era Apex
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Statewide Prohibition
Statewide Prohibition
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Child Labor Amendments
Child Labor Amendments
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Progressivism in Kentucky
Progressivism in Kentucky
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Progressivism's goals
Progressivism's goals
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New Interventionism
New Interventionism
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Direct election of senators
Direct election of senators
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Party factionalism
Party factionalism
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Kentuckians and election choices
Kentuckians and election choices
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Beckham's governorship
Beckham's governorship
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Sixteenth Amendment
Sixteenth Amendment
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1908 Kentucky Senator Election
1908 Kentucky Senator Election
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Governor Beckham
Governor Beckham
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Progressive Movement
Progressive Movement
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Party Factionalism
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Prohibition
Prohibition
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Direct election of senators
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Political Reform
Political Reform
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William O. Bradley
William O. Bradley
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McCreary's stance on prohibition
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Stanley and Beckham's differing views
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Beckham's political alliances
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Stanley's opposition to corporations
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Progressive Democrats in Kentucky
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Stanley's political image
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McCreary's political approach
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Progressivism in Kentucky
Progressivism in Kentucky
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Personal conflicts between political figures
Personal conflicts between political figures
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Western Kentuckians and Progressivism
Western Kentuckians and Progressivism
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Party Factionalism
Party Factionalism
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A.O. Stanley
A.O. Stanley
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Ollie Murray James
Ollie Murray James
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J.C.W. Beckham
J.C.W. Beckham
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Political Reform
Political Reform
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Prohibition
Prohibition
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Direct election of senators
Direct election of senators
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Income Tax
Income Tax
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US Steel Corporation
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US Senate election, 1913
US Senate election, 1913
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1915 Kentucky Gubernatorial Election
1915 Kentucky Gubernatorial Election
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Stanley's candidacy
Stanley's candidacy
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Morrow's opposition
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Prohibition as an election issue
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Outcome of the 1915 election
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Study Notes
Taxation During Stanley's Term
- The "Stanley Tax Law" of 1906 was a significant law passed during Governor Stanley's term.
- It created a new system for taxing corporations, primarily focusing on franchise taxes levied on businesses.
Child Labor Laws and Amendments
- In 1906, Kentucky amended its child labor laws.
- The new legislation limited the working hours for children under 16 years of age to a maximum of 60 hours per week.
- This meant children could work a maximum of 10 hours a day.
Governor Stanley's Support for State Prohibition
- Governor Stanley advocated for a state constitutional amendment that proposed the complete prohibition of alcoholic beverages in Kentucky.
- This amendment was ultimately rejected by voters.
1911 Gubernatorial Election
- After former Governor Beckham became a US Senator, Governor Stanley faced former Congressman James B. McCreary in the 1911 gubernatorial election.
- McCreary defeated Stanley, ending his term as governor.
Revenue System Reform
- Governor Stanley's administration initiated a fundamental change in the revenue system.
- He replaced the old ad valorem tax system, which primarily taxed property, with a more diversified tax structure.
- This included a tax on inheritances and a tax on the gross revenue of corporations.
Education and Government Reform
- The legislative body during Governor Stanley's term focused on addressing issues in education and government.
- They worked on improving public education infrastructure and creating a more efficient government system.
1915 Senatorial Election
- The 1915 election for a US Senator seat from Kentucky reflected the political landscape of the state.
- It was a highly contested race that resulted in a major political shake-up.
Kentucky's Progressive Era Achievements
- A key aspect of the Progressive Era achievements in Kentucky during Stanley's governorship was the implementation of numerous social and economic reforms.
- These included improvements in public education, stricter child labor laws, and a more progressive tax system.
Arguments Against Prohibition
- Some argued that Prohibition would infringe on personal freedoms and economic opportunities.
- They claimed that alcohol production and consumption were important industries and cultural practices that should not be restricted.
- Some maintained that a ban on alcohol would lead to increased crime and illegal activities, creating a black market.
Local Control Over Alcohol Sales
- The legislature introduced a law that allowed local government units (counties and cities) to decide whether or not to allow the sale of alcohol within their jurisdictions.
- This established a form of local control over alcohol policy.
Temperance Leaders
- A prominent figure leading a temperance group in Kentucky was Carry Nation, a well-known advocate for Prohibition.
- The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and the Anti-Saloon League were prominent temperance groups, advocating for a ban on alcohol.
The 1906 Legislation on Alcohol Sales
- The legislative action in 1906 aimed to regulate the sale of alcoholic beverages.
- While it did not prohibit alcohol outright, it implemented stricter regulations for its sale.
- It prohibited the sale of alcohol near churches and schools, effectively decreasing the number of legal establishments selling alcohol in Kentucky.
Impact of Saloons on Kentucky
- During the early 1900s, saloons were a significant part of Kentucky culture.
- They served as social hubs, political gathering places, and centers for entertainment.
- Some argued that saloons contributed to a culture of drinking and led to social problems like crime and poverty.
Carry Nation's Advocacy
- Carry Nation was a radical temperance activist known for her highly controversial methods.
- She famously entered saloons and used a hatchet to destroy alcohol-related paraphernalia.
Anti-Prohibition Sentiment
- Those opposed to Prohibition often argued that it was an infringement on individual liberty.
- They felt that individuals should have the right to choose if they wanted to consume alcohol or not.
- Many argued that Prohibition was not effective and only led to increased crime and illegal activities.
Status of Alcohol in Counties
- In 1907, there were counties in Kentucky that allowed the sale of alcohol and others that had opted for local prohibition.
- This illustrates the diverse approach to alcohol regulation at the time.
WCTU and Anti-Saloon League Focus
- Both the WCTU and the Anti-Saloon League focused on social issues related to alcohol consumption.
- They pointed to the problems of alcoholism, domestic violence, and social disruption that they attributed to the use of alcohol.
Prohibition Leaders
- People like John G. Carlisle, a former Kentucky Governor and US Congressman, played a leading role in the fight for Prohibition.
Arguments for Prohibition
- Prohibition advocates argued that alcohol consumption was harmful to individuals and families, leading to social and economic problems.
- They saw it as a threat to public safety and a root cause of numerous social ills.
- They believed that prohibiting alcohol would improve overall well-being and create a more positive social environment.
Prohibition Organization
- The Anti-Saloon League established chapters across Kentucky as part of its nationwide effort to eliminate the manufacture, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Prohibition as a Social Crusade
- The Progressive movement aimed to tackle various social issues, with Prohibition being one of them.
- Progressive reformers saw alcohol consumption as a social evil that needed to be addressed to uplift society. They hoped to create a better, more moral society by eliminating alcohol.
Saloon Proliferation in Louisville
- The high number of saloons in Louisville in 1895 was a significant issue that contributed to social problems.
- The presence of so many saloons exacerbated alcohol-related issues in the city, including drunkenness, crime, and domestic violence.
Political Fears
- Political candidates often used phrases like "wet" or "dry" to invoke fear and anxiety regarding alcohol consumption.
- They implied that supporting alcohol sales was synonymous with immorality, corruption, and social decline, while supporting Prohibition was seen as a symbol of moral righteousness and social progress.
Prohibition and Family Structures
- Prohibitionists believed that alcohol consumption undermined family structures and led to social breakdown.
- They argued that alcohol use contributed to domestic violence, poverty, and family dysfunction.
- They hoped that by eliminating alcohol, they could create a more stable and harmonious family environment.
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This quiz explores the significant political events and social movements during the Progressive Era in the United States. Key topics include the assassination of Governor Goebel, the rise of the Prohibition movement, and advancements in women's rights and child labor reforms. Test your knowledge on the controversies and reforms that shaped this pivotal decade.
