proggressive era Flashcards
Philippine Insurrection
after the Philippine American War of 1899-1902, the US occupied the Philippines. Amelio Aguinaldo led a revolt using geurilla warfare but it was unsuccessful.
Amelio Aguinaldo
led the Philippine Insurrection. his capture ended the revolt
benevolent assimilation
improved the infrastructure of the Philippines (roads, sanitation, health, schools teaching English) and set up economic ties, but Filipinos resented Americanization
Isthmian canal
America wanted it for the to increase the power of navy and enable protection of new possessions.
Hay Buena Varilla Treaty
Congress decided on Panama for the canal but Panama was part of Columbia and Columbia said no. businessmen in Buena Varilla incite Panamanian rebellion and US Navy prevent Columbian forces from intervening. This treaty gave US permission to build canal
Gentleman’s Agreement
influx of Japanese immigrants became new “yellow peril”. racial hostility and banned from citizenship. San Fransisco segregated school. TR invited school board and Japanese reps to White House. school board stop segregation and Japan send fewer immigrants
Bad Neighbor Policy
Roosevelt Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (told other countries to stay out of Caribbean) encouraging “preventative intervention”. it was aggressive foreign policy and control of Latin American countries
T Veblen
progressive writer who assailed the new rich in his book “The Theory of the Leisure Class”. attacks their predatory approach to wealth and making money for the sake of money and not industry
J Riis
progressive author of “How the Other Half Lives” about the disease ridden and filthy living conditions of the New York slums
D G Phillips
muckraker who wrote article series “The Treason of the Senate” which charged 75 senators of only representing railroads and trusts, not the people
L Steffens
muckraker who wrote series of article “The Shame of the Cities” which unmasked the corrupt alliance between big business and municipal government
muckrakers
writers of the turn of the 20th century who exposed corruption in American society. given this nickname by Teddy Roosevelt
Open Door Policy
make China open more ports for trade and other countries will assure China’s independence. would ensure US’s access to China despite not having a formal sphere of influence
Teddy Roosevelt
the red blooded blue blood (aristocrat but outdoors man of action). opposed McKinley so McK made him VP to shut him up. but then McK is assassinated so TR is president. big stick, aggressive foreign policy. “cowboy diplomacy”. building of Panama Canal. Bad Neighbor policy. mediated world disputes. trustbuster.
1900 presidential election
WJ Bryan vs William McKinley. main issue was imperialism. McK for it, WJB against it. McK win
WJ Bryan
Candidate opposing McKinley in 1900 election. opposed imperialism. lost
Hay-Pauncefote Treaty
treaty between US and Britain allowing US to build Panama Canal
mandate from civilization
TR said he had this in regards to building the Panama Canal
Populists
ideals of the people’s party helped bring about the progressive era but the party sort of died out as the two main parties started adopting their ideals
J London
write about nature as people started wanting to preserve natural resources and areas. wrote “Call of the Wild” and “The Iron Heel”
H D Lloyd
progressive writer wrote book “Wealth Against Commonwealth” attacking Standard Oil Company
