Chapter 23 Vocab Flashcards
What is the Social Gospel?
A protestant movement that applied Christian Ethics to Social problems like poor, rich, schools etc.
What are Settlement Houses?
An inner city area providing recreational, educational and other social services to the city
Who is Jane Addams?
Pioneer Settlement worker who founded the Hull House.
Who are the muckrakers?
Journalists who used real/alleged wrongs to bring to light the social injustices of the poor and bring about cash for them
What is “initiative and referendum”?
It allows citizens to propose legislation through signing petitions.
Who is Frederick W. Taylor?
He tried to employ greater efficiency throughout businesses.
Lochner v. New York (1905)
It said that the 14th amendment couldn’t control the hours a worker spends
Muller vs. Oregon (1908)
It justified using sexual discrimination against women. They needed to work less to protect their health.
Bunting vs. Oregon (1917)
Set the “10 hour work day”
What is the Hepburn Act?
This set maximum freight charges by railroad owners.
Pure Food and Drug Act
It made it illegal to product poisoned food and medicines that were falsely labeled.
Who is Gifford Pinchot?
Helped plan out use of the forests.
What is Teddy Roosevelt’s “New Nationalism”?
Called for federal intervention to promote social justice.
What is Woodrow Wilson’s “New Freedom”?
Wilson reforming the “banks, tariffs, and trusts”.
What is the Federal Reserve System?
Makes and keeps track of the new dollar and change
