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How did progressive Democrats in the South seek to solve the problems of racial strife?
How did progressive Democrats in the South seek to solve the problems of racial strife?
- Advocating for equal access to education for all
- Seeking to dismantle Jim Crow laws
- Legislating segregation (correct)
- All of the above
How did southern reformers seek to combat corruption?
How did southern reformers seek to combat corruption?
- Passing campaign finance reform
- Southern reformers did not show concern with corruption
- Disenfranchising black voters (correct)
- Invoking the Fifteenth Amendment in legal cases
In the election of 1896, 130,000 black Louisianans voted. In 1900 the number was __________.
In the election of 1896, 130,000 black Louisianans voted. In 1900 the number was __________.
5,320
Which of the following definitions best describes the work of muckrakers?
Which of the following definitions best describes the work of muckrakers?
What legal principle was enshrined by the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?
What legal principle was enshrined by the Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson?
Theodore Roosevelt first gained fame as a trust buster by attacking which monopoly in 1902?
Theodore Roosevelt first gained fame as a trust buster by attacking which monopoly in 1902?
Why did so many die in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
Why did so many die in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
Who advocated racial accommodationism?
Who advocated racial accommodationism?
Which of the following best describes the Social Gospel?
Which of the following best describes the Social Gospel?
W.E.B. Du Bois, founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, broke with his former mentor Booker T. Washington because Du Bois believed that Washington ______.
W.E.B. Du Bois, founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, broke with his former mentor Booker T. Washington because Du Bois believed that Washington ______.
All of the following statements regarding the National Women's Party are true EXCEPT:
All of the following statements regarding the National Women's Party are true EXCEPT:
All of the following were candidates in the 1912 presidential election EXCEPT:
All of the following were candidates in the 1912 presidential election EXCEPT:
Which of the following writers most effectively used photography in their work?
Which of the following writers most effectively used photography in their work?
Which of the following environmental thinkers advocated preservation rather than conservation?
Which of the following environmental thinkers advocated preservation rather than conservation?
Which of the following statements regarding Jane Addams' activism are true?
Which of the following statements regarding Jane Addams' activism are true?
Flashcards
Racial Strife in the South
Racial Strife in the South
Progressive Democrats enacted laws enforcing segregation.
Voting Disenfranchisement
Voting Disenfranchisement
Dramatic drop of black voters in Louisiana from 1896 to 1900.
Muckrakers
Muckrakers
Investigative journalists who exposed social issues during the Progressive Era.
Plessy v. Ferguson
Plessy v. Ferguson
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Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
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Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
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Racial Accommodationism
Racial Accommodationism
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W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois
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Social Gospel Movement
Social Gospel Movement
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Women's Suffrage Movement
Women's Suffrage Movement
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1912 Presidential Election
1912 Presidential Election
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Jacob Riis
Jacob Riis
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John Muir
John Muir
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Jane Addams
Jane Addams
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Divergence in Civil Rights Leadership
Divergence in Civil Rights Leadership
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Study Notes
Racial Strife in the South
- Southern progressive Democrats addressed racial strife by enacting laws to enforce segregation.
- Efforts to combat corruption involved disenfranchising black voters instead of addressing systemic issues.
Voting Disenfranchisement
- In Louisiana, 130,000 black voters participated in the 1896 election, which drastically dropped to 5,320 by 1900.
Investigative Journalism
- Muckrakers were essential in the Progressive Era, serving as investigative journalists who uncovered social issues and injustices.
Legal Precedents
- The Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson established the "separate but equal" doctrine, legitimizing segregation.
Trust-Busting Actions
- Theodore Roosevelt earned acclaim by challenging the Northern Securities monopoly in 1902 as part of his trust-busting efforts.
Labor Safety Concerns
- The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was largely attributed to unsafe working conditions, highlighting labor rights issues of the time.
Racial Accommodationism vs. Activism
- Booker T. Washington advocated for racial accommodationism, contrasting with W.E.B. Du Bois, who sought more direct and bold action for civil rights.
The Social Gospel Movement
- The Social Gospel emphasized the dual goals of saving souls and improving societal conditions, reflecting a blend of faith and social activism.
Divergence in Civil Rights Leadership
- W.E.B. Du Bois parted ways with Booker T. Washington due to a belief that Washington was insufficiently bold in advocating for African American rights.
Women's Suffrage Movement
- The National Women's Party, led by Alice Paul, engaged in peaceful protests like picketing the White House, and had members imprisoned, but did not advocate violence.
1912 Presidential Election Candidates
- Notable candidates included Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, and William Howard Taft, excluding Al Smith.
Photographic Journalism
- Jacob Riis was a key figure who effectively incorporated photography into his writings to draw attention to social issues, particularly those affecting the urban poor.
Environmental Preservation vs. Conservation
- John Muir was a prominent advocate for environmental preservation, contrasting the conservation approach promoted by figures like Gifford Pinchot.
Jane Addams' Contributions
- Jane Addams was an influential activist known for speaking out against militarism, establishing a settlement home in Chicago, and promoting cooperation between social classes.
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Test your knowledge on The Progressive Era with this quiz based on Chapter 20 of The American Yawp. Explore the challenges and reforms during this crucial time in American history, including the issues of racial strife and corruption in the South. Find out how well you understand the key concepts and events of this transformative period.
