Social Reform
Amendments and Legal Decisions
Spanish-American War
American Imperialism
Politics in the Progressive Era
100
What did the “muckrakers” do? _________, _________, __________
“Investigate, Educate, Legislate”
100
Define the 16th Amendment.
1st income tax in U.S. history
100
What territories did the United States gain from their victory in the Spanish-American War?
The Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico
100
What is imperialism?
When a powerful country takes over a less powerful one by force for its resources and markets
100
Only one of three presidents to be assassinated, progressive hero Teddy Roosevelt inherited the presidency from this man.
William McKinley
200
What was Ida Tarbell’s book about?
Rockefeller's Monopoly of the Oil Industry
200
Define the 17th Amendment
17th Amendment allowed for the direct-election of U.S. Senators
200
Which Progressive U.S. President was the leader of the “Rough Riders” fighting force during the Spanish-American War?
Teddy!
200
This war lasted three years and cost more in money and American lives than the Spanish-American War
War in the Philippines or the Filipino American War
200
What was the official name and the nickname for Teddy Roosevelt’s political party?
Bull Moose Party
300
Jane Addams founded this in Chicago offered baths, cheap food, child care, job training, and health care to the poor citizens of the slums
Hull House
300
Define the 18th Amendment
18th Amendment outlawed alcohol (prohibition)
300
Why was the Spanish-American War called a “splendid little war”?
Won quickly, made us look good.
300
TR used “Big Stick Diplomacy” to build the Panama Canal by encouraging a Panamanians to rebel from what nation?
Colombia
300
What was unique about Teddy Roosevelt's view of the constitution?
He can do anything as long as the constitution didn't strictly forbid it, as long as it is to help American citizens.
400
This organization created libraries and gyms for young men and children; they also offered places to sleep for homeless people. It's fun to stay here!
YMCA
400
Define the 19th Amendment
19th Amendment granted women the right to vote (suffrage)
400
In 1898, the U.S. sent this ship to Cuba to protect American interests there; after the ship mysteriously exploded, Americans declared war on Spain;
USS Maine
400
Of America's gains in the Spanish American War, which is the only to gain statehood?
Hawaii
400
This man, not living up to Teddy's expectations, lost re-election to his democratic opponent in 1912.
William Howard Taft
500
What was unique Jacob Riis’ book "How the Other Half Lives?"
Picture Book!
500
What was the decision of the Supreme Court case, Plessy v. Ferguson?
Seperate but Equal counts as equal!
500
What nation gained its independence after the Spanish American war?
Cuba
500
What was US Foreign Policy under Teddy Roosevelt called?
Big Stick Diplomacy or The Roosevelt Corollary
500
Describe why Taft lost the re-election in 1912 and how Woodrow Wilson was able to easily become the next president.
Teddy played spoiler, splitting the Republican vote in half
600
Exaggerated Journalism meant to evoke a reaction rather than convey truth
What is “yellow journalism”?
600
What law was passed because of The Jungle?
The Meat Inspection Act
600
This 7 word phrase was used in commemoration of the death of US Sailors in the explosion of the Maine, and a rallying cry to war.
"Remember the Maine, to Hell with Spain!"
600
What was the United States’ main reason for annexing Hawaii?
Pineapples!
600
What was Teddy Roosevelt's nickname while in office
the "Trust Buster"