Social Reforms
What was the main goal of the temperance movement?
To promote the prohibition of alcohol.
What was the purpose of the initiative process?
To allow citizens to propose legislation directly.
What is a trust?
A large corporation that has significant control over a market.
Who was Upton Sinclair and what was his contribution?
Upton Sinclair wrote "The Jungle," exposing conditions in the meatpacking industry.
What is the significance of the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act?
It aimed to ensure safe food and drug standards.
Who led the fight for women's suffrage?
Susan B. Anthony.
Define the term "recall" in a political context.
A recall allows voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term.
How did the Federal Reserve Act change banking?
It established the central banking system of the U.S. and controlled monetary policy.
What did Theodore Roosevelt do to promote conservation?
He established national parks and conservation policies.
Describe the impact of the feminist movement during the Progressive Era.
It brought awareness to women's rights and suffrage.
What was the significance of the Hull House?
It served as a community center for immigrants and promoted social reform.
How did the Progressive Era affect child labor laws?
It led to regulations that limited child labor and improved working conditions.
Explain the significance of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
It prohibited monopolies and practices that restrained trade.
Name a major Progressive reformer who was also a president.
Theodore Roosevelt.
What role did labor unions play in the Progressive Era?
They fought for better wages, working conditions, and rights for workers.
What did the 19th Amendment accomplish?
It granted women the right to vote.
What was the impact of the direct primary election?
It increased voter participation and reduced corruption.
What economic conditions led to the rise of the Progressive movement?
Rapid industrialization and economic inequality.
How did W.E.B. Du Bois differ from Booker T. Washington?
Du Bois advocated for immediate civil rights, while Washington promoted vocational training and gradual equality.
How did the Progressive Era affect education reforms?
It led to improved access to education and educational reforms.
Who was the founder of the NAACP?
W.E.B. Du Bois.
Name a key legislation passed during the Progressive Era that aimed at regulating monopolies.
The Clayton Antitrust Act.
What role did muckrakers play during this era?
They investigated and exposed corruption and social injustices.
Who was Jane Addams and what was her impact?
Jane Addams founded the Hull House and was a pioneer in social work.
What was the impact of the Settlement House movement on urban communities?
It provided support and resources for the urban poor and immigrants.