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Progressivism

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A movement of middle class Americans who set out to tackle Americas problems.

Jacob Riis

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Danish immigrant who was a police photographer. He noticed a link between poverty and crime and wanted to document it so the public would act.

Social Gospel Movement

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Christian people helping the poor.

Triangle shirtwaist factory

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One of the nations deadliest industrial disasters. 146 died and it led to factory improvements and requirements.

Prohibition

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A movement that was started by christian women who believed alcohol was immoral specifically targeted poor and immigrants.

18th amendment

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Banned the sale of alcohol.

Muckraker

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Exposed the evils and corruption of society through photo, journalism, writing or speeches to fight for reform.

Assembly lines

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Improved working conditions and created jobs. It increased the efficency of making big products.

Initiative

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People proposed a bill rather than lawmakers.

Referendum

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Lawmakers allow people to vote on whether a bill becomes law.

Recall

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Voters could remove elected officials. This made it so they could remove corruption.

17th Amendment

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People can vote for senators instead of being appointed.

Upton Sinclair

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:32:48 UTC

Famous muckraker who exposed the meat industry.

The Jungle

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:33:29 UTC

A book that described the unsanitary conditions of factories.

Pure food and drug act

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:34:50 UTC

Passed after the food industries exposure in The Jungle; prevents mislabeling and forced inspection.

Theodore Roosevelt

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:35:57 UTC

1st progressive president. He embodied all american goals and the people loved him.

Square Deal

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:36:51 UTC

A policy aimed at breaking up trusts and helping the middle/lower class.

Conservation

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The preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment. T.R believed it was important to protect.

Women's suffrage

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Women's right to vote.. They have fought for since 1848.

19th amendment

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:39:52 UTC

Gave women the right to vote after an 80 year fight. It was passed in 1920.

Imperialism

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Acquiring territory or gaining control over other weaker countries.

Alaska and Hawaii

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Two big steps towards becoming a world power. Purchased Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million. Took over Hawaii by having the military overthrow there government.

Spanish American War

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:45:48 UTC

Began when Cuba was imperialized by Spain for access to resources.

Yellow Journalism

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Immediately blamed Spain for the sinking of the USS Maine even though it was later found to be and accident.

USS Maine

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:47:45 UTC

US Battleship that exploded while docked in Cuba. America thought it was Spain, and it was a big reason they went to war.

Isolationists

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American that don't want war and want to keep isolated from other countries and there problems.

Rough Riders

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8000 volunteer calvary forces that won in 10 weeks led by Theo Roosevelt.

Treaty of Paris

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:51:34 UTC

Recognized Cuban independence. US acquired Puerto Rico and Guam. Paid Spain 20 mil for the Philippines.

Platt Amendment

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:52:41 UTC

Cuba can't do anything without US approval. We also got a military base there.

Protectorate

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A state that is controlled by another country.

Philippine American War

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Philippines declared war on US to gain independence. Led bands of guerrillas against the US.

Open door policy

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:55:46 UTC

Forcing china to trade with all countries and westernize them.

Boxer Rebellion

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:56:41 UTC

China's citizens fought against westerns and stopped the open door.

Panama Canal

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:57:45 UTC

Usa wanted a canal to connect the oceans for transport. decided to build it in central America.

Dollar Diplomacy

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:58:57 UTC

Taft extended the Roosevelt corollary by guaranteeing loans for all Latin American countries.

Big Stick Diplomacy

gper0059 — 2024-10-10 17:59:59 UTC

US is the police of the world and it is our job to help solve all world problems.