Aimed to return control of the government to the people and sought to cure the nation of problems brought on by industrialization.
What is the Progressive Movement?
Founded the socialist party in 1900.
Who is Eugene Debs?
Bill originated by people not law makers.
What is an initiative?
The right to vote.
What is suffrage?
Leader of the women’s suffrage movement and founded N.A.W.S.A.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
The banning of alcoholic beverages.
What is prohibition?
Journalists who wrote about the corrupt side big business.
Who are Muckrakers?
Power of voters to accept or reject a bill.
What is a referendum?
Secret ballot
What is an Australian ballot?
A Quaker and social worker who headed NAWSA’S Congressional Committee. Organized a march on Washington
Who is Alice Paul?
Became an advocate for improving the lives of women and children and co-Founded the NAACP.
Who is Florence Kelley?
Effort to improve efficiency in the work place by applying scientific principles to make tasks easier.
What is Scientific Management?
Power to remove public officials from office.
What is a recall?
Voters instead of political machines choose candidates for public office through a special election.
What is a direct primary?
Led NAWSA after Susan B. Anthony and developed her “winning plan” to gain women’s suffrage
Who is Carrie Chapman Catt?
The government should leave the economy alone.
What is Laissez Faire Theory/Economics?
Economic policy based on government ownership of business and property.
What is Socialism?
Made the direct election of senators the law of the land.
What is the 17th Amendment?
This amendment made the selling, production, and distribution of alcohol illegal.
What is the 18th Amendment?
The passage of this amendment established the ability for the federal government to collect income taxes.
What is the 16th Amendment?
Protect social welfare, promote moral improvement, create economic reform, and fostering efficiency were seen as this.
What are the four goals of the Progressive Movement?
Passed in 1916 it prohibited the transportation of goods produced with child labor across lines.
What is the Keating Owen Act?
Passed in 1908 when the Supreme Court ruled that a state could legally limit the working hours of women.
What is Muller vs. Oregon?
Passed in 1917 when the Supreme Court upheld a 10 hour work day for men.
What is Bunting vs. Oregon?
The passage of this amendment in 1920 allowed women to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?