Topic 3:Imperialism and the Progressive Flashcards
What is mass production?
The process of manufacturing large quantities of goods efficiently.
Define Taylorism.
A management theory that analyzes workflows to improve efficiency.
What is Ford’s Assembly line?
A manufacturing process that uses a conveyor belt to move products through various stages of production.
What is welfare capitalism?
A system in which businesses provide social welfare programs to their employees.
What event is the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire?
A tragic industrial disaster in 1911 that resulted in the deaths of 146 garment workers.
What is Progressive labor reform?
Efforts to improve working conditions, wages, and labor rights during the Progressive Era.
How did imperialism serve as a path to cheap labor?
By expanding access to markets and resources through colonization.
What was the Spanish American War?
A conflict in 1898 between the United States and Spain, leading to U.S. territorial gains.
List some U.S. territories acquired after the Spanish American War.
- Puerto Rico
- Guam
- Philippines
What are the 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments?
- 17th: Direct election of U.S. Senators
- 18th: Prohibition of alcohol
- 19th: Women’s suffrage
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
The 26th President of the United States known for his progressive policies and conservation efforts.
What is the Antiquities Act?
A law that allows the president to designate national monuments.
Who is Gifford Pinchot?
An American forester and politician known for his conservation efforts.
Who is John Muir?
A naturalist and advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States.
What is Hetch Hetchy?
A valley in California that became a controversial site for dam construction.
What are National Parks?
Protected areas established to preserve natural beauty and wildlife.
What was the significance of the Panama Canal?
A major engineering project that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, facilitating international trade.
What is the Pure Food and Drug Act?
A law enacted in 1906 to protect consumers from adulterated or misbranded food and drugs.
What was the Coal Strike?
A significant labor strike in 1902 for better wages and working conditions.
What was the debate over imperialism concerning Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines?
Discussions regarding the ethical and political implications of U.S. expansionism.
What was the debate over civil rights?
Discussions around the rights and freedoms of marginalized groups in America.
Who was W.E.B. DuBois?
An African American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist who co-founded the NAACP.
What does NAACP stand for?
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
Who was Booker T. Washington?
An African American educator and leader known for the Atlanta Compromise.
What was the Atlanta Compromise?
A speech by Booker T. Washington advocating for vocational education for African Americans.
What was the Black Women’s Club Movement?
A movement where African American women formed clubs to address social issues.
What is ‘Birth of a Nation’?
A controversial film that depicted the Ku Klux Klan in a positive light, released in 1915.
Who were the Muckrakers?
Journalists who exposed corruption and social issues in the early 20th century.
Name some notable Muckrakers.
- Upton Sinclair
- Ida Tarbell
- Jacob Riis
What does urbanization refer to?
The process of population movement from rural to urban areas.
What are tenements?
Crowded, often substandard apartment buildings in urban areas.
What is Social Justice?
The pursuit of equality and fairness in society.
What role did electricity play in urbanization?
It facilitated the development of infrastructure and improved living standards.
What are streetcars?
Public transportation vehicles that run on tracks in urban areas.
What was the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893 also known as?
The White City.
What was the Eugenics Movement?
A social philosophy advocating for the improvement of human genetic traits.
What is Yellow Journalism?
Sensationalized news reporting aimed at increasing sales.
What is the Rise of Professionalism?
The trend of increasing specialization and formalization of professions.
