Amendments
What was the 19th Amendment?
Womens right to vote
Who was the Democratic Candidate?
Woodrow Wilson
Who passed the Meat Inspection Act
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the Panama Canal
Used for trade, connected the Atlantic and Pacific
Define Tariff
A tax or duty
What was the 16th amendment?
Federal income tax
Who was the Republican Candidate?
William Taft
What was the Federal Trade Commission Act?
Established the Federal Trade Commission to prevent unfair methods of competition that affects commerce
What was the Great White Fleet?
16 warships that sailed around the globe
Define monopoly
A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market
What did the 18th amendment prohibit?
Production, transport, and sale of alcohol
Who created the "Bull Moose" party?
Theodore Roosevelt
What was the Clayton Antitrust Act?
Promote fair competition and prevent unfair business practices that could harm consumers.
What was the name of Roosevelts army in the Spanish-American war
The Rough Riders
Define Muckrakers
investigative journalists during the Progressive Era (1890s–1920s) who shone a light on corrupt business
What amendment repealed prohibition?
The 21st Amendment
Who represented the Socialist party?
Eugene V. Debs
Woodrow Wilson
What was the ideology behind the big stick theory
To stay peaceful and but carry a lot of strength
Define Bully Pulpit
a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.
What year was the 17th amendment passed?
1913
What party was the "Bull Moose" party?
The Progressive Party
What was a the pure food and drug act and when was it passed
1906, prohibited the sale of misbranded food and drugs
What was the Roosevelt Corollary
An addition to the Monroe Doctrine that stated America would intervene as a last resort to conflicts in western hemisphere
Define Progressive Movement
early 20th century reform seeking to return government control to the people