Final Flashcards
Plessy v. Ferguson
-homer plessy, an african American was removed from riding a white train car in New Orleans. He was arrested and his case went to the supreme court where they ruled that it was constitutional for the rail cars to maintain the seperation as long as the conditions are equal. SEPERATE BUT EQUAL.
The Square Deal
-Was the program started by Theodore Roosevelt that sought three major goals: 1. CONTROL OF CORPORATIONS, 2. PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS, and 3. CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES.
The Roosevelt Corollary (to the Monroe Doctrine)
-was Theodores addition to the MONROE DOCTRINE that sought to further increase american influence in south and latin america by intervening in conflicts between european powers and latin american countries.
The Pure Food and Drug Act
-Enacted by congress and roosevelt in 1906, led to the creation of the FDA and enforced companies to label active ingredients on drugs and later let to greater inspection measures of meat packing and food quality inspired by upton sinclair.
“The Jungle”
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Woodrow Wilson
Was the Democratic prsidential nominee and winner of 1912 election after Roosevelt and Taft split the republican party.
He had a no compromise attitude and could not successfully lower the tariffs during his term and led america into war despite saying he wouldnt.
he brought some reform to the business world and also allowed for direct election of senators and established the FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM
“New Nationalism”
-Was the campaign platform of Theo roos during the 1912 election that argued for more governmental controls of the economy and other issues such as
- wanted Woman suffrage.
- Minimum wage laws.
- Workers comp laws.
The Bull Moose Party
Was headed by Teddy in response to a growing conservative Republican party during the 1912 election and later went to become the Progressive Party.
“New Freedom”
Was the campaign PLATFORM for Woodrow Wilson in 1912 in which he fought the Triple Wall of Privelege and UNFAIR business practices.
“The Triple Wall of Privelege”
Was a term used by Woodrow Wilson to attack what he saw as the evils of the country: the TARIFFS, THE BANKS, AND THE TRUSTS.
