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
