Progressivism & Imperialism by Ellie Turner

Progressivism

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political and social movement for reform and modernization. Fixing issues like inequality, environmental concerns, and government things.

Jacob Riis

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Jacob Riis was social reformer and photographer known for documenting the living conditions in New York City.

Social Gospel Movement

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Religious movement that aimed to apply Christian ethics to social problems,

Triangle Shirtwaist Factory

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory was a garment factory in New York where fire in 1911 killed 146 workers, leading to changes in labor laws and workplace safety.

Prohibition

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Prohibition was a nationwide ban of alcoholic beverages, from 1920 to 1933. lead to an increase in illegal activities,

18th Amendment

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The 18th Amendment of the Constitution prohibited alcoholic beverages, leading to Prohibition.

Muckraker

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A muckraker was a journalist who exposed corruption and social problems.

Assembly Line

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An assembly line is a manufacturing process, each worker or machine performing a specific task to make it faster.

Initiative

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Allows citizens to propose and vote on laws directly.

Referendum

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A direct vote where an electorate can vote on a specific law, like constitutional amendments or changes.

Recall

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A political process where voters can remove an official by gathering signatures to trigger an election.

17th Amendment

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In 1913, direct election of U.S. Senators by the people.

Upton Sinclair

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Author best known for "The Jungle," which exposed conditions of workers in the meatpacking industry. leading to significant changes in food safety regulations.

"The Jungle"

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A novel written by Upton Sinclair that exposed the condition of the food industry.

Pure Food and Drug Act

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Passed in 1906, law that prohibited the sale of misbranded or adulterated food and drugs.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States. Known for his progressiveness and the national park system.

Square Deal

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Theodore Roosevelt's program that aimed to ensure fairness for workers, consumers, and businesses.

Conservation

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Conservation is management and protection of natural resources.

Woman's Suffrage

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Woman's suffrage was the movement advocating for the right of women to vote and the 19th Amendment.

19th Amendment

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In 1920, granted women the right to vote, prohibiting any United States citizen from being denied because of gender.

Imperialism

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Imperialism is where a country extends its power and influence over other nations.

Alaska & Hawaii

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Alaska and Hawaii were the last two states admitted to the United States.both representing expansions of U.S. territory.

Spanish-American War

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Acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines, big American imperial expansion.

Yellow Journalism

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Often exaggerated news reporting aimed at attracting readers, used a lot for events like the Spanish-American War.

USS Maine

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The USS Maine was an American battleship that sank and made tension between the United States and Spain.

Isolationists

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Groups who want a foreign policy of non-involvement in international affairs.

Rough Riders

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The Rough Riders were a volunteer group led by Theodore Roosevelt during the Spanish American War.

Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of Paris officially ended the Spanish American War and resulted in Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

Protectorate

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A territory that maintains its own government but is under the protection of a powerful country.

Open Door Policy

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Equal trading rights for all nations in China and preventing any single power from monopolizing trade in the region.

Boxer Rebellion

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The Boxer Rebellion was an uprising in China to get rid of foreign influence and Christian missionaries.

Panama Canal

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A man made a waterway that facilitates international trade.