The Progressive Era Flashcards

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What was the Progressive Era?

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A period from 1900 to 1920 marked by social activism and political reform.

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What societal issues prompted the Progressive Era?

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Growing divide between wealthiest citizens and working class, exploitation of natural resources, corruption, and public demand for economic opportunity and equality.

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Who were Muckrakers?

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Journalists who exposed corruption and social injustices.

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Name a significant work by Ida Tarbell.

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An expose on the Standard Oil Company.

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What was Upton Sinclair’s contribution to the Progressive Era?

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The Jungle’s portrayal of the meatpacking industry.

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What was Teddy Roosevelt’s approach to Big Business?

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Advocated for free enterprise with corporate responsibility and aimed to curb unfair practices.

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What was the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?

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A law supported by Roosevelt to stop monopolies and unfair business practices.

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What was the outcome of the Northern Securities Company Lawsuit?

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Roosevelt’s lawsuit led to a Supreme Court victory in 1904, prioritizing public welfare over capitalism.

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What did the Elkins Act (1903) accomplish?

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Ended the practice of railroads giving rebates to certain companies.

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What legislation allowed the ICC to regulate railroad rates?

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Hepburn Act (1906).

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What was Roosevelt’s view on trusts?

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Distinguished between ‘good’ trusts that benefited the public and ‘bad’ trusts that harmed it.

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What was the Panic of 1907?

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A financial crisis where Roosevelt intervened to stabilize the stock market.

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What was the Square Deal?

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Roosevelt’s promise to balance competing interests and ensure fairness for all.

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What conservation efforts did Roosevelt undertake?

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Set aside public lands, created national parks, and promoted irrigation.

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What acts were passed in response to The Jungle?

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Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act (1906).

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Who succeeded Teddy Roosevelt in the 1908 election?

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William Howard Taft.

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What characterized Taft’s personality?

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Friendly and cheerful, heavily relied on his wife for advice.

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What did the Mann-Elkins Act (1910) extend?

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The ICC’s authority to regulate railroads, telephones, telegraphs, and radio.

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What constitutional amendments were aligned with Progressive goals during Taft’s presidency?

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  • 16th Amendment (income tax)
  • 17th Amendment (direct election of U.S. Senators)
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What was Dollar Diplomacy?

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Taft’s focus on expanding American economic influence through investments.

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What was Wilson’s background?

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Born to a Presbyterian minister, educated at Princeton, and became governor of New Jersey.

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What was a major outcome of the 1912 election?

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Wilson’s victory due to the Republican Party split.

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What did the Underwood Tariff (1913) accomplish?

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Reduced import duties and included an income tax for higher earners.

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What was the Federal Reserve Act (1913)?

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Established a national banking system with regional reserve banks.

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What was Wilson’s foreign policy approach called?

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Moral Diplomacy.

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What did Wilson’s Fourteen Points advocate for?

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Open treaties, freedom of the seas, reduction of arms, self-determination, and League of Nations.

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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles for Wilson?

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His goals were overshadowed, and the treaty faced opposition in the U.S.