Progressive Reforms
Spanish American War
100
To change something for the better, or to improve.
What does it mean to reform?
100
1898
What year did the Spanish American War take place?
200
Rewarding political jobs and favors.
What was the Spoils System?
200
Launched a surprise attack on a Spanish Colony in Manila Bay, Phillippines.
Who was Commodore George Dewey?
300
1912
What year did congress pass the 17th amendment?
300
Hero of the Cuban Independence Movement. He moved to Cuba to lead the Cubans in a revolt.
Who was Jose Marti?
400
The initiative
What reform allowed votes to place a measure on the ballot?
400
Country that is technically independent but controlled by another country.
What is a protectorate?
500
Passed in 1890. Controlled trusts and monopolies and prevented trusts from becoming competitive.
What was the Sherman Antitrust Act? What year was it passed?
500
Spain surrendered the Philippines to the United States.
Why did the Filipino rebels help the United States fight against Spain?
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