Progressive Era
The Progressive Era took place roughly between these years.
1890 to 1917
This term means a country builds an empire by controlling other lands.
Imperialism
Imperialism increased the need for a strong __________.
Navy (military)
This group worked to improve working conditions and wages.
Labor Unions
A reform that allows citizens to vote directly to remove an elected official from office.
recall
This problem involved unsafe jobs and low wages for workers
poor working conditions
This idea claimed that stronger nations should dominate weaker ones.
Social Darwinism
Imperialism helped the U.S. become a __________ power.
world power
This movement worked to end discrimination and promote equal rights for African Americans.
Early Civil Rights Movement
A reform that lets voters choose party candidates before an election.
direct primary
This group worked to make society more fair and honest.
Progressives
The U.S. expanded beyond its borders mainly in the late __________ century.
19th (late 1800s)
One effect of imperialism on the U.S. economy
increased trade
This movement worked to ban the sale of alcohol.
Temperance movement
A reform that allows citizens to propose a new law.
initiative
Large companies that controlled entire industries were called this.
monopolies
Imperialism often involved political, economic, and __________ control.
military
One argument against imperialism
it violates democracy or freedom
This movement fought for women’s right to vote.
Women's Suffrage movement
A journalist who exposed corruption and problems in society.
muckraker
These reforms improved safety, hours, and pay for workers.
What are labor reforms
Imperialism increased tensions between powerful nations because of competition for __________.
land and resources
One way imperialism changed U.S. foreign policy.
The us got involved in more world affairs
This movement pushed for laws to protect children from dangerous factory work
Child Labor Reform Movement
A community center that helped immigrants with housing, education, and services.
settlement house