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Expansion
The Progressive Era
People
MISC.
100
Of the following, the one that was NOT an important component of the Industrial Revolution: 1. Inventions 2. Immigrants 3. Reform 4. Sweatshops
What is REFORM
100
During the era of expansionism, this state was annexed by the United States after Queen Liliuokalani was removed from the throne.
What is HAWAII
100
These people exposed the corruption of big business owners through exposes and novels
Who are MUCKRAKERS
100
This President is most associated with the Progressive Era, and supported the conservation of America's wildernesses
Who is THEODORE ROOSEVELT
100
This political group believed that a classless society with no private property was the best thing for America
What are SOCIALISTS
200
This period of time can be defined as an effort to, "correct the problems of society with government action"
What is THE PROGRESSIVE ERA
200
The Spanish American war began when Americans demanded that their leaders help this island nation
What is CUBA
200
Of the following, the group that would NOT support progressive reform: 1. Socialists 2. Women 3. African Americans 4. Upper class men
Who are UPPER CLASS MEN
200
The man who founded the Sierra Club and was integral to the Conservation movement of the Progressive Era
Who is JOHN MUIR
200
This law lowered import taxes on goods to increase competition in business
What is THE UNDERWOOD TARIFF ACT
300
This is the practice of breaking up monopolies and was supported by President Roosevelt
What is TRUSTBUSTING
300
Of the following, the one NOT associated with expansionism: 1. Trade 2. Refueling stations for steamships 3. Anti-Imperialism 4. Open Door Policy
What is ANTI-IMPERIALISM
300
This is the settling of disagreements between employers and employees through an impartial third party, as used during the coal mining strike
What is ARBITRATION
300
This man was the governor of Wisconsin and was a major supporter of Progressive reform
Who is Robert La Follette
300
This is what the 17th amendement allowed for
What is the DIRECT ELECTION OF SENATORS
400
This book was written by Upton Sinclair and exposed the unhealthy conditions in the meatpacking industry
What is "The Jungle"
400
These groups of people were the first "white" settlers in Hawaii.
What are "MISSIONARIES"
400
This progressive governor implemented the first workmen's compensation law
Who is WOODROW WILSON
400
This man was elected president in 1912 and was considered to be a Progressive president
Who is Woodrow Wilson
400
This amendment allows for a federal income tax
What is the 16TH AMENDMENT
500
Of the following, which is NOT associated with equality for blacks? 1. Jane Addams 2. Booker T. Washington 3. The NAACP 4. W.E.B. DuBois
Who is BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
500
This state, acquired by the United States during the era of Expansion, was jokingly called, "Sewards Folly."
What is ALASKA
500
These are the groups of people that progressive reformers were NOT concerned with helping.
Who are MINORITIES or AFRICAN AMERICANS
500
Of the folowing, William Howard Taft was popular with everyone EXCEPT: 1. Conservationists 2. Conservatives 3. Democrats 4. Progressives
Who are the CONSERVATIVES
500
This law gave control of US monetary policy to the federal government
What is the FEDERAL RESERVE ACT
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