New Politics Flashcards
What was the period of Republican political dominance in the U.S.?
From 1868 to 1932, with only two Democratic presidents (Grover Cleveland and Woodrow Wilson) interrupting Republican control.
What were the key political movements between 1890 and 1920?
Populism, Progressivism, and Imperialism.
What is Populism?
A political movement that appealed to ordinary people, particularly rural communities, who felt ignored by elite groups. It emphasized free silver, progressive taxation, and direct election of U.S. senators
Who was the key leader of the Populist movement?
William Jennings Bryan, who ran as a presidential candidate in 1896, 1900, and 1908.
What is Progressivism?
A reform movement that emerged around 1900, influencing both major parties, and aimed to combat corruption, regulate businesses, and improve social welfare
Name three U.S. presidents associated with Progressivism.
Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Woodrow Wilson.
What were some key goals of Progressivism?
Breaking up monopolies, regulating businesses, workers’ rights, women’s rights, prohibition, and environmental protection.
What is Imperialism in the context of U.S. history (1890-1914)?
A period when the U.S. engaged in overseas expansion, culminating in the 1898 Spanish-American War.
What were the motives for U.S. Imperialism?
Expansion into new frontiers, economic markets, the Monroe Doctrine, and moral justifications for ‘civilizing’ other nations.
How did U.S. foreign policy shift after WWI?
The U.S. moved towards isolationism, avoiding overseas expansion and foreign entanglements.
How did new states affect U.S. politics between 1867 and 1912?
12 new states were added, including six in 1889-1890, introducing new voters and political priorities.
What event marked the height of U.S. Imperialism?
The 1898 Spanish-American War
