Progressivism
Journalist like Jacob Riis who exposed problems in society were called this?
What is the muckrakers?
This agreement created a self governing colony in AMerica
What are Mayflower Compact?
This law forced Native Americans to move west of the MIssissippi River?
What is the Indian Removal Act?
The belief that the U.S should expand across the continent.
What is Manifest Destiny?
Wealthy business leaders like Rockefeller and Carnegie were called this.
What are robber barons?
This muckraker exposed poor living conditions in cities through photography.
Who is Jacob Riis?
This colony was founded by pilgrims seeking religious freedom.
What is Plymouth Colony?
This event describes the forced journey of Native Americans to the West
What is the Trail of Tears?
This law gave free land to settlers willing to move west.
What is the Homestead Act?
This law was created to break up monopolies and trusts.
What is the Sherman Anti-Trust Act?
Progressives pushed for these changes to improve working and living conditions.
What are social reforms?
These essays supported ratification of the constitution?
What are the federalist papers?
The supreme Court case said Native Americans had rights to their land
What is Worcester v. Georgia?
THis region became known for farming and settlement during westward expansion.
What are the great plains?
The phrase "Remember the Maine!" helped start this war.
What is the Spanish-American War?
This idea believed government should step in to fix social and economic problems
What is reform through government intervention?
This group opposed the constitution because they feared a strong central government.
Who are the Anti-federalists?
Andrew Jackson ignored this branch of government when enforcing Native policy.
What is the judicial branch (supreme court)?
Westward expansion led to conflicts with this group of people already living there.
Who are Native Americans?
This program helped unemployed young men during the Great Depression by giving them jobs outdoors .
What is the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?
Progressivism challenged this earlier idea that government should stay out of business.
What is laissez-faire capitalism?
This clause allows Congress to make laws that are "necessary and proper"
What is the Elastic Clause?
Jackson's actions toward Native Americans showed a conflict between this and executive power.
What are constitutional rights/ rule of law?
This idea justified expansion by claiming it was America's mission and right.
What is Manifest Destiny ideology?
This Supreme Court case limited free speech during wartime using "clear and present danger"
What is Schenck v. United States?