Presidents
This man was a war hero, seasoned politician, and a dedicated reformer when he became President in 1901.
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.
“Support for or advocacy of social reform.”
What is Progressivism?
A magazine editor who published stories about political corruption.
Who is Lincoln Steffens
This equal rights group planned to use the court system to fight for the civil rights of African Americans, including the right to vote.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
The 18th amendment.
“Constitutional amendment banning the manufacture, distribution, and sale of alcohol in the United States.”
The President who is responsible for income tax.
William Howard Taft.
Journalists whose stories dramatized the need for reform were called.
What are Muckrakers?
Author of "The Jungle."
Upton Sinclair
Group that called for RAPID progress and more education for blacks.
The Niagara Movement. (Think of the Niagara Falls and how fast the water moves...)
Suffrage.
The struggle for the right to vote.
President Taft is responsible for the 16th amendment, what did this amendment do?
Income tax.
“Believed that society would improve if people followed the Bible’s teachings about charity and justice.”
What is Social Gospel?
Photographer whose pictures revealed life in urban slums.
Organization that specializes in civil rights law and combats antisemitism.
The Anti-Defamation League.
19th amendment.
All white women are given the right to vote.
This president was the head of the Bull Moose Party.
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt.
Provided federal agents with the power to inspect any meat sold across state lines and required federal inspection of meat-processing plants.
Meat Inspection Act.
Gangster known as "Scarface" who made most of his money through bootlegging and gambling.
Who is Al Capone?
What did the American Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 do to help Native Americans?
Made all Native Americans citizens of the United States, with full voting rights.
This supreme court ruling upheld Jim Crow laws...
Plessy VS. Ferguson (1896)
This president is responsible for the "New Freedom."
1. Who is he?
2. What did the "New Freedom" do?
1. Woodrow Wilson
2. "If America is not to have free enterprise, he can have freedom of no sort whatever." In presenting his policy, Wilson warned that New Nationalism represented collectivism, while New Freedom stood for political and economic liberty from such things as trusts (powerful monopolies).
Explain the role of the FDA in the United States.
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still enforces this law and others. The FDA monitors companies to make sure people are not hurt by dangerous substances or dishonest labels. For example, before a drug can be sold, it must be tested and approved by the FDA, a process which can take years. (Covid-19 Vaccine Controversy)
Scarface's biggest rival.
Who is "Bugs Moran?"
African Americans made up approximately 10 percent of U.S. forces during the Spanish-American War. What do you think motivated African Americans to join the armed forces during the Spanish-American War?
The Black volunteer regiments sought recognition, although the general Black population strongly opposed America's imperialistic policies in its newly acquired territories. Blacks saw the Cubans as their brothers and fellow victims in oppression, thus supporting the liberation of Cuba.
In your own words, explain the differing view points on African American rights according to Booker T. Washington & W.E.B. Du Bois.
Booker T. Washington told blacks that the best way to win their rights was to be patient and to earn the respect of white Americans. (Show them blacks are hard workers). W.E.B. Du Bois, on the other hand, said that blacks should immediately demand all the rights guaranteed by the Constitution. (Go to colleges and become Dr's and Lawyers).