Labor Reform
What law did Theodore Roosevelt use to break up harmful trusts?
Sherman Antitrust Act
What major movement sought to secure women the right to vote in the early 20th century?
The Women's Suffrage Movement
Who wrote the muckraking expose "The Jungle" which exposed the harsh conditions of the meat packing industry?
Upton Sinclair
Who is often called the "Father of American Conservation"?
Theodore Roosevelt
What were young women who embraced new fashions and lifestyles in the 1920s called?
Flappers
What did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in 1911 highlight about factory conditions?
The need for fire safety measures
What was a significant challenge faced by immigrants living in tenements?
Lack of sanitation and overcrowding
Which government agency was developed to regulate food and medicine products?
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
What was the main goal of conservationists during the Progressive Era?
Environmental protection
What major technological advancement made cars more affordable during the 1920s?
The Assembly Line
Which organization, founded in 1903, supported women workers and advocated for better working conditions?
Women's Trade Union League
What cultural movement in the 1920s, centered in Harlem, celebrated African American artistic and intellectual achievements?
The Harlem Renaissance
What did President Roosevelt do in response to the publication of "The Jungle"?
Launched an investigation into the meatpacking industry.
What did Theodore Roosevelt believe about natural resources?
They should be treated as assets for future generations.
What was one long-term effect of Prohibition on organized crime in the United States?
It solidified organized crime’s role in American culture and politics.
What program created by President Theodore Roosevelt aimed to make things fairer for workers and consumers, and included efforts to break up powerful monopolies?
The Square Deal
What was the purpose of off-reservation boarding schools for Native American children?
To teach English and American customs (Assimilation)
What two major laws were signed by President Roosevelt on the same day in 1906?
The Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food & Drug Act
What was the significance of the Antiquities Act of 1906?
It protected historic landmarks and archaeological sites.
What major economic event marked the end of the 1920s?
The Stock Market Crash of 1929
What act established an eight-hour workday for railroad workers and required overtime pay for work beyond that limit?
The Adamson Act (1916)
What major reform movements were often led or heavily influenced by women?
Suffrage, Temperance, Social Gospel, Education
What lasting impact did "The Jungle" have on laws and regulations in the United States?
It prompted significant reforms in food safety laws.
What was the legacy of the conservation movement during the Progressive Era?
It taught Americans that natural resources are limited and require protection.
What term describes the fear of communism that gripped the U.S. during the 1920s?
The Red Scare