Imperialism
What is the definition of Imperialism?
when a strong nation exerts its political, economic, social, and military control over a weaker territory or nation.
What was the goal of the Progressive Movement?
To address social issues and promote reforms to benefit society, including labor rights and women's suffrage.
Who wrote "The Jungle"?
Upton Sinclair
18th amendment
prohibition of alcohol
During the Progressive Era, voters were given more opportunities to select political party candidates through what process??
direct primary elections
What major shift occurred in the U.S. in the late 19th century? The nation shifted from an isolated nation to a ??
world power
What legislation was passed in 1906 due to the Meat Scandal? and Upton Sinclair's The Jungle?
Meat Inspection Act
Who exposed the Standard Oil Company?
Ida Tarbell
16th amendment
gives congress the power for state income tax
Influential newspaper owners used _________________________ to sell newspapers that had exaggerated stories in it to lure readers attention.
yellow journalism
What territories did the U.S. gain after the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam (Cuba is NOT included)
It required food and medicines to be labeled correctly and ensured sanitary conditions in food production.
Pure Food and Drug Act
"How the Other Half Lives"
Jacob Riis
19th amendment
What is Big Stick Diplomacy?
keep Europe out of foreign affairs & use force in Latin America when necessary
What was the purpose of the Roosevelt Corollary?
to state that the United States would intervene militarily to prevent any nation in the Western Hemisphere from committing repeated injustices. (amend the Monroe Doctrine)
As President, Theodore Roosevelt used his power to influence news media, shape legislation, and protect common people from big businesses. The reforms made by Roosevelt during the Progressive Movement is referred to as.....
Square Deal (aimed at protecting common people from big businesses.)
Who wrote A Red Record? She wrote about the lynching trials
Ida B. Wells
17th amendment
Put these events in chronological order:
2. Overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani (1893)
4. Spanish-American War (1898)
What are your two biggest Imperialist President's?
Figures like Theodore Roosevelt and William McKinley played significant roles in U.S. imperialism.
Name at least three goals of the Progressive party.
regulation of business
protecting workers and child labor
social welfare programs
urban immorality
women's rights
racial relations
Lincoln Steffens wrote ?
The Shame of the Cities
Which two people helped with the passing of the 19th amendment?
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony, (& Lucretia Mott)
Who do these three characters represent in the Wizard of Oz symbolism?
Tin Man
Wizard
Wicked Witch
Tin Man : industrial workers
Wizard : William McKinley
Wicked Witch of East: Big Business monopolies