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What role did America play in the Russo-Japanese War?
What role did America play in the Russo-Japanese War?
What was the impact of the De Lôme Letter on President McKinley?
What was the impact of the De Lôme Letter on President McKinley?
Which of the following was NOT a major imperial power in the late 1800s?
Which of the following was NOT a major imperial power in the late 1800s?
What was the primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
What was the primary goal of the Boxer Rebellion?
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What was the primary objective of the Anti-Imperialist League?
What was the primary objective of the Anti-Imperialist League?
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How did Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy reflect the proverb, 'speak softly and carry a big stick'?
How did Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy reflect the proverb, 'speak softly and carry a big stick'?
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What was the primary goal of the NAACP?
What was the primary goal of the NAACP?
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What was the result of the 16th Amendment?
What was the result of the 16th Amendment?
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Who was the first president to use the 'bully pulpit'?
Who was the first president to use the 'bully pulpit'?
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What was the impact of the assembly line on Progressive Era workers?
What was the impact of the assembly line on Progressive Era workers?
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What was the primary motive behind William Howard Taft's loss in the 1912 election?
What was the primary motive behind William Howard Taft's loss in the 1912 election?
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What was the result of the initiative process in the Progressive world?
What was the result of the initiative process in the Progressive world?
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What was the occupation of the majority of women workers in the mid-1800s?
What was the occupation of the majority of women workers in the mid-1800s?
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What was the significance of 'The Jungle'?
What was the significance of 'The Jungle'?
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Study Notes
The Assembly Line and Progressive Era Workers
- The assembly line made Progressive Era workers more specialized and efficient.
The 1912 Election
- William Howard Taft lost the election of 1912 due to a divided Republican Party.
- Taft was the "least pleasing" candidate to reformers.
The 16th Amendment
- The primary motive for the passage of the 16th Amendment was to establish a federal income tax.
Progressive World Initiatives
- An initiative in the Progressive world is a process that allows citizens to propose and enact laws directly.
Women's Work in the Mid-1800s
- The majority of women workers in the mid-1800s worked in domestic service or textile factories.
NAACP Goals
- The primary goal of the NAACP was to secure equal rights for African Americans.
Pure Food and Drug Act
- The Pure Food and Drug Act created laws to regulate the sale of misbranded and adulterated food and drugs.
Theodore Roosevelt's Presidency
- Theodore Roosevelt was the first president to use the "bully pulpit."
- He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 for negotiating an end to the Russo-Japanese War.
The Jungle and Food Regulations
- "The Jungle" helped create the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Women's Suffrage
- Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton were most actively involved in getting the 19th Amendment ratified.
Puerto Rican Citizenship
- Residents of Puerto Rico became citizens of the United States in 1917.
Russo-Japanese War
- America's role in the Russo-Japanese War was that of a mediator, helping to broker peace between the two countries.
De Lôme Letter and the Spanish-American War
- The De Lôme Letter, criticizing President McKinley, influenced the public and encouraged the U.S. to declare war on Spain in 1898.
Late 1800s Imperial Powers
- Major imperial powers in the late 1800s included Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Japan.
Boxer Rebellion
- Chinese revolutionaries started the Boxer Rebellion to resist foreign influence and control in China.
Anti-Imperialist League
- The Anti-Imperialist League opposed the expansion of American influence beyond its borders.
Panama Canal
- The U.S. gained control of the land needed to build the Panama Canal through diplomatic and political means.
Theodore Roosevelt's Foreign Policy
- Theodore Roosevelt's foreign policy reflected "speak softly and carry a big stick" by combining negotiation with a strong military presence to assert American interests.
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Test your knowledge of the Progressive Era in US history, including the impact of the assembly line, presidential elections, and constitutional amendments.
