The Progressive Era Flashcards
Progressive movement
A period of reformation after the Industrial Revolution
Recall
Removing an elected official from office during their term
Social Gospel movement
A religious and social reformation movement influenced by Protestants.
Robert La Follete
A Wisconsin Progressive who served in the House of Representatives
Muckrakers
Journalists who exposed governmental corruption
Uptown Sinclair
A journalist who influenced progressive ideas
Scientific management
Work supervision (usually in factories) that made production as efficient as possible.
Primary election
A vote to see who will compete in the general election
Initiative
A political tool that takes the lawmaking process out of the hands of legislators and puts it into the hands of voters
Referendum
A political process in which citizens vote to show their approval or rejection of a law
Jane Addams
A social worker and feminist who fought for social and economic justice
Settlement house
A community centre developed and improved city neighborhoods.
Suffrage
The right to vote
Temperance
The idea of banning alcohol
Prohibition
The ban of alcohol
The nineteenth amendment
officially extended to women the right to vote
Laissez-faire
A preference for self-reliance and minimal central government
Labor unions
They join together to ensure fair wages, benefits, and working conditions for its members.
Collective bargaining
to negotiate and set forth the terms of employment
