Progressivism Flashcards
What were the main objectives of the progressive movement?-sofi
Political reform,economic regulation,social justice,women’s right
How did the social gospel movement and settlement houses aim to address urban?-sofi
Improving the living conditions and opportunities
In what ways did the YMCA promote social welfare during the progressive era?-sofi
Would help individual and communities
Who was Florence Kelly,and what social reforms did she champion?-sofi
Labor right,child labor laws,wages,consumer protection,women’s suffer, social welfare
What was the primary mission of the WCTU?-sofi
Prohibited Alcohol
What methods did carry nation use in her crusade against alcohol?-sofi
A hatchet to bust battles alcohol
Why did the anti-saloon league’s activities lead to tension with immigrants communities?-sofi
Many immigrants groups had deep-roated traditions with alcohol
With which political party was Eugene V.debs associated and what were his key political beliefs?-sofi
Socialist party, socialism,workers right,economic justice
Who were the muckrakers,and how did they influence public opinion during the progressive era?-sofi
Journalist who exposed coronations
What industry did Ida M. Tarbell investigate, and what impact did her work have?-sofi
Corporation and the oil industry
What were some negative consequences experienced by workers due to the implementation of Taylorism?-sofi
Poor work quality, a decrease in the workers alernate, and high turnover rates among workers
How did Henry Ford address worker fatigue and turnover in his factories?-sofi
Higher wages, shorter work hours,assembly line efficiency, employee benefits
Which city natural disaster led to the adoption of the commission form of government, and why was this change made?-sofi
Galvestion Texas
Describe how the council- manager form of government operates?-sofi
Combines an elected council with an appointed manger to run city opponent
Which progressive-era mayor advocated for municipal ownership of utilities to combat corruption?-sofi
Tom Johnson
What actions did Robert M. La Follette take to regulate the railroad industry and promote fairness?-sofi
Fighting against railroad industry curroption
What were the objectives of the national child labor committee during the progressive era?-sofi
Get ride of child labor laws
What was the purpose of the keating-Owen Act, and what did it aim to prohibit?-sofi
Restrict child labor,prohibited who transportion of child labor goods
Why is the Supreme Court case Muller v. Oregon important I the history of labor laws?-sofi
Control women’s limit women’s working hours
What are the initiative, referendum, and recall, and how did they enhance democratic rights?-sofi
William s. Uren
What change did the seventeenth amendment bring about in the election of U.S senators?-sofi
Direct election of U.S contoners
How did women’s responsibilities on farms evolve during the progressive Era?-sofi
Cooking,making clothes, and laundries
By 1900, what fraction of women were employed, and in which sectors did they predominantly work?-sofi
20
In which industry were the majority of female industrial workers employed during this period?sofi
The garment trade
Which groups of women were most commonly employed as domestic workers, and what factors contributed to this?-sofi
African Americans and immigrants
What were the goals of institutional like Vassar, Smith, and Wellesley when they were established?-sofi
Provide women with excellent Education and promote independence
Why is the Seneca falls convention considered a pivotal moment in the women’s rights movement?-sofi
Women suffer age started there
How did national women’s sufferage association evolve into the national American women’s sufferage association?sofi
The NWSA became NAWSA
Why did certain industries, such as the textile industry,oppose women’s sufferage?-sofi
Were afraid of child labor restrictions
How did women’s use the fourteenth amendment in their legal strategy to gain voting rights?-sofi
Challenging there exclusions
In what year was the nineteenth amendment ratified, granting women the right to vote nationwide?-sofi
1920
At what age did Theodore Roosevelt become president, and under what circumstances did he assume offices?-sofi
42 years old