Progressives
This person instituted the Hull House which provided social and educational opportunities for immigrants and working class people. She also did not support America getting involved in WWII.
Jane Addams
This "entertainer" was notable for popularizing ragtime. Yet, despite his immense popularity, he was broke and sent to an insane asylum. Segregationist laws and viewpoints forced him to play in bars instead of opera.
Scott Joplin
This court case involved a teacher violating a law that prevented teachers from teaching evolution. Clarence Darrow represented the defense while William Jennings Bryan represented the state of Tennessee. This case represented the clash between antiquity and modernity and showed you could not turn back the clock.
Scopes V. Tennessee( Scopes Monkey Trial)
This Louisiana governor accomplished a lot for his state. However, he did this through absolute consolidation of power and threatening opponents until he got what he wanted. He could have easily been America's dictator.
Huey Long
This 1928 agreement stated that states should not declare war on each other, essentially it made war illegal. This document did not age well.
Kellogg-Briand Pact
These people were journalists who exposed corruption and malpractice among businesses. Ida Tarbell and Upton Sinclair are examples.
Muckrakers
This 1896 SCOTUS case stated that segregation laws did not violate the Constitution and that facilities that were segregated needed to be "separate but equal". This statement was only applicable in writing as in actuality, this led to African-Americans having minimal opportunities and facilities being worse in quality.
Plessy V. Ferguson
This car was notable for being the first car that was mass produced that people could afford. They were used for everything and its abundancy led to the 20s becoming a more modern decade
Model T
When SCOTUS started establishing New Deal laws as unconstitutional, Roosevelt proposed adding five more justices to the Supreme Court, but this was ultimately rejected. What has this plan been called
Court Packing
This treaty that ended WWI involved harsh reparations towards Germany. It also gave collective security that stated that if Britain and France were to get attacked, America would step in.
Treaty of Versailles
Andrew Carnegie owned this company which is considered to be the first billion dollar corporation. This company's dominance led to some people wondering how ethical it was to have almost all the business power allocated within one company.
US Steel
Mississippi governor and senator who set up a public school system and helped push through laws against lobbyists, while also defending lynching and the repeal of the 15th amendment. He embodied the double standard many southern Progressives had
Theodore Bilbo
This scandal occurred during Harding's presidency. Interior secretary Albert Fall leased oil reserves specifically designated to the Army, to private oil companies for financial gain. Fall was the first cabinet member to go to prison and this scandal was seen as one of the worst (until Watergate)
Teapot Dome Scandal
This government program supplied jobs related to conservation and the upkeep of rural lands and their natural resources.
CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps)
Wilson stated a specific number of these peace proposals, those being "no secret treaties, people are allowed to create their own countries, people of Hungary should be autonomous, etc.) This was meant as an ultimate end to war, yet a certain treaty went against some of these points and made it hard for war to disappear.
Fourteen Points
What are four reasons why businesses would want to see the government use its muscle on other businesses?
Small Vs. Big
Shippers Vs. Railroads
Wall Street Vs. Main Street
Meat
This 1915 film directed by D.W Griffith was revolutionary for its cinematography. Over time, it has been criticized for its blatant racism and revival of the KKK
The Birth of A Nation
This term, made by Harding, was meant for America to turn back the clock and go back to a more traditional time where religious and political fundamentalism were prioritized more. However, this plan ultimately failed as the 20s kept on changing in both regards. Modernity was now in fashion.
Normalcy
This "administration" helped build dams, schools, bridges, and hospitals. This helped revive the economy after the turmoil of the Great Depression.
PWA (Public Works Administration)
This policy was implemented as a way for America to get involved in WWII without formally declaring war, this was done through sending supplies to American allies for free, in the eventuality that those supplies will be given or paid back to America.
Lend-Lease Act
What three words sum up Progressivism?
Stability
Democracy
Morality
A provision in a deed or rental agreement where the buyer promised never to let a person of a certain race live in their house
Restrictive Covenant
Putting up a fraction of the stock's price and borrowing the rest from the bank
This administration employed men to help with constructing buildings and roads as well as help with federal art programs
Works Progress Administration
This bill provided numerous benefits for WWII veterans such as low cost mortgages and free higher education
G.I. Bill