Progressive Era (1895-1914) Flashcards
Social Gospel Movement
movement originated in the Protestant church that aimed to help the urban poor; it had a significant influence on Progressives
Muckrakers
writers who exposed unethical practices in both government and business during this era; media editors discovered these stories increased circulation + engagement
Seventeenth Amendment
amendment that allowed voters instead of state legislatures to elect U.S. senators which was championed by Progressives.
initiative process
this process allowed any citizen to propose a law. If enough supporters’ signatures could be obtained, the proposed law would appear on the next ballot
referendum process
this allowed citizens instead of state legislatures to vote on proposed laws
recall process
this process allowed voters to remove an elected official from office before their term expired
direct primary
this process allowed party members to vote for prospective candidates most of whom and previously been chosen by party conventions
Hull House
settlement house in Chicago founded by Jane Addams; this became a model for settlement houses across the country
National American Woman Suffrage Association
created in 1890 by a merger of two women’s suffrage organizations and led in its early years by Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. This was instrumental in advocating for women’s right to vote
Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
1911 fire in NYC that killed nearly 150 female factory workers. It was later discovered that the workers had been locked in the factory as a result of a lack of factory regulations
The Jungle by Upton Sinclair
novel that highlighted numerous problems of the meatpacking industry and inspired the Pure Food and Drug Act as well as the Meat Inspection Act
Taylorism
the belief practiced by many factory owners beginning in 1911 that factories should be managed in a scientific manner with everything done to increase efficiency. Taylor described workers as machines, which workers heavily resisted to.
National Consumers League
formed in 1899 this organization wanted to improve working and living conditions of women in the workplace
settlement houses
centers set up by progressive-era reformers in the poorest section of American cities where workers and children could receive lessons in English or citizenship. Women often received sewing or cooking lessons. The first house was the Hull House.
Anti-Saloon League
organization founded in 1893 that increased public awareness of the social effects of alcohol on society. This supported by politicians who favored prohibition and promoted statewide referendums.
