Progressive Era
Why were they called muckrackers?
President Theodore Roosevelt referred to the character in a 1906 speech; Roosevelt acknowledged that "the men with the muck rakes are often indispensable to the well-being of society; but only if they know when to stop raking the muck."
When did the U.S. join the first World War?
April 1917
What were the American Indian Wars?
A series of conflicts between US and Indigenous people over land and treaties
What year did all Black people finally get the right to vote
1867, 1964
What were the objectives of initiatives focused on the welfare of the poor?
Poverty alleviation, Social Reform, public health, education, womens and children rights
Did women keep their jobs after WWI and II?
WWI - many women lost their jobs. WWII - many women kept their jobs.
What factors contributed to constant violation of treaties?
Land and resources, expansionist ideas, militayr conflict, intrinsic racism
When did the civil rights movement begin?
1954
How did progressive era plan to improve housing
Address overcrowding, improve sanitation, promote affordable housing
What was the Spanish American war?
A conflict between the United States and Spain that ended Spanish colonial rule in the Americas and resulted in U.S. acquisition of territories in the western Pacific and Latin America.
What has the U.S. done to work towards reconciliation?
Attempt to uphold Treaty Rights and Sovereignty, land acknowledgments, cultural Revitalization and Language Preservation
Who implemented the Black Codes and why were they implemented?
The Southern States
What were the specific laws of education that were placed in the progressive era?
Compulsory Education Laws, Child Labor Laws, Establishment of Kindergarten, High School Expansion, School Funding Reforms, Teacher Training and Certification, Curriculum Reforms
Why did U.S. invade Cuba???
Mr. Hay decides
What advantage did the Americans have over the Native Americans that gave them the upper hand in all of these battles?
Technology, training, numbers, treaties, etc
How do the Black Codes still impact Americans today?
Criminal justice system and incarceration rates