US History Chapter 17 Flashcards

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What was the Progressive Movement?

A movement that sought to return control of the government to the people (correct)

A movement promoting economic isolationism

A movement focusing on international relations

A movement against women's rights

What does prohibition mean?

the banning of the manufacture, sale and possession of alcoholic beverages.

What is a muckraker?

A journalist who exposed the corrupt side of business and public life in the early 1900s.

What does suffrage refer to?

the right to vote. Signup and view all the answers

What is an initiative?

A legislative measure (law) that originates with the people. Signup and view all the answers

What is a referendum?

A vote of the people on a proposed law. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of recall?

A procedure for removing a public official from office by a vote of the people. Signup and view all the answers

What was the 17th Amendment?

This amendment allowed for the direct election of senators. Signup and view all the answers

What did the 19th Amendment achieve?

It granted voting rights to women. Signup and view all the answers

What is scientific management?

The application of scientific principles to increase efficiency in the workplace. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Susan B. Anthony?

A leading advocate for women's suffrage who co-founded the NWSA. Signup and view all the answers

What did the Meat Inspection Act establish?

It established strict cleanliness standards for the meatpacking industry. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Pure Food and Drug Act?

To halt the sale of contaminated goods and to ensure truth in labeling. Signup and view all the answers

What does conservation refer to?

The planned management of natural resources. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Upton Sinclair?

The muckraking author who wrote The Jungle. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Theodore Roosevelt?

The former governor of New York who became president after McKinley's assassination. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Square Deal?

President Theodore Roosevelt's program of progressive reforms. Signup and view all the answers

What does NAACP stand for?

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Signup and view all the answers

What does NAWSA refer to?

National American Woman Suffrage Association. Signup and view all the answers

Who was William Howard Taft?

He was handpicked by Theodore Roosevelt to be his successor. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Payne-Aldrich Tariff?

A tariff that failed to adequately reduce tariffs. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tariff?

A tax on imported goods designed to protect a nation's businesses. Signup and view all the answers

Who is Woodrow Wilson?

He won the presidency in 1912 after gaining 42% of the vote. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Bull-Moose Party?

The name given to the Progressive Party that supported Theodore Roosevelt. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) do?

It investigates and stops unfair business practices. Signup and view all the answers

What is The New Freedom?

Woodrow Wilson's progressive platform aimed at attacking large concentrations of power. Signup and view all the answers

What does the 16th Amendment allow?

It made it constitutional for Congress to create an income tax. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Federal Reserve System?

A national banking system that controls the U.S. money supply. Signup and view all the answers

What was the temperance movement?

An organized effort to prevent the drinking of alcoholic beverages. Signup and view all the answers

What does mandate mean?

The collective will of the people, generally expressed in the form of a vote. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Carry Nation?

A women's rights activist and prohibitionist known for her activism. Signup and view all the answers

What does WCTU stand for?

Women's Christian Temperance Union. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Progressive Movement and Reforms

Aimed to return government control to the people and address economic opportunities and injustices.
Included significant legislative changes like direct election of senators and women's suffrage.

Prohibition

Enforced a ban on the manufacture, sale, and possession of alcohol.
Linked to the broader temperance movement focused on preventing alcohol consumption.

Muckrakers

Journalists who exposed corruption and unethical practices in businesses and government during the early 1900s.
Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" highlighted deplorable conditions in the meatpacking industry, leading to significant reforms.

Women's Suffrage

The right to vote, which was a critical issue addressed by organizations like NAWSA and figures such as Susan B. Anthony.
The 19th Amendment, ratified in 1920, granted women the right to vote.

Legislative Measures and Direct Democracy

Initiative: Allows voters to propose legislation directly.
Referendum: Facilitates voting on proposed laws by the electorate.
Recall: Enables voters to remove elected officials from office.

Key Amendments

17th Amendment: Enabled direct election of U.S. senators, enhancing democratic participation.
19th Amendment: Ensured women's voting rights, a significant milestone for gender equality.
16th Amendment: Authorized Congress to levy an income tax, altering federal revenue structures.

Key Figures and Organizations

Theodore Roosevelt: President known for his Square Deal, focusing on social welfare and regulatory reforms.
William Howard Taft: Roosevelt’s successor whose policies led to a rift in the Progressive Party.
NAACP: Founded in 1909, dedicated to achieving racial equality.
WCTU: Women's Christian Temperance Union, prominent in the prohibition movement.

Economic Reforms and Regulations

Federal Trade Commission (FTC): Established in 1914 to address unfair business practices and promote consumer protection.
Federal Reserve System: Created in 1913 to oversee the U.S. money supply and manage credit availability.

Scientific Management: Applied to improve workplace efficiency through systematic studies.
The New Freedom: Woodrow Wilson's platform focusing on economic reforms aimed at dismantling large power concentrations.

Tariffs and Trade

Payne-Aldrich Tariff: Attempted tariff reform that fell short, contributing to Taft's unpopularity among progressives.
Tariff: Levied taxes on imports to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

Activism and Impact

Carry Nation: Prohibitionist known for her militant tactics against saloons, symbolizing the fight for temperance.
Conservation: Focused on sustainable management of natural resources for public benefit.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Chapter 17 of US History. This set of flashcards covers significant terms like the Progressive Movement, prohibition, and muckrakers. Perfect for review and reinforcement of important historical concepts.