Progressive Presidents
This man enforced the Sherman Anti-Trust Act.
Who was T. Roosevelt?
This woman was the President of the National Woman's Party (NWP)
Who was Alice Paul?
This Florida city was the main point of departure for the Rough Riders to fight in Cuba during the Spanish-American war.
What is TAMPA?
The U.S. wanted to complete the Panama Canal primarily because it shortened shipping routes between these two oceans.
What are the Atlantic and Pacific oceans?
He established the U.S. Forestry Service.
Who was T. Roosevelt?
This women's group formed to tackle problems with alcohol abuse.
Who were the Women's Christian Temperance Union.
This phrase encouraged American anger toward Spain and helped lead to war. (Hint: sinking ship)
What is "Remember the Maine"?
Big Stick Diplomacy was Roosevelt's approach. It meant that foreign policy needed THIS type of approach to prevent Caribbean nations from falling under European economic influence.
What is an aggressive approach?
He established the Department of Labor.
Who was Taft?
The Social Gospel movement hoped to do THIS.
What is bring about positive societal change?
The Spanish-American war is considered a turning point in our nation's history for THIS reason.
What is the U.S. becomes a world power?
What is OPEN DOOR policy?
He supported an 8 hour workday for employees on government contract.
Who was Taft?
Her investigative journalism revealed how Rockefeller's success was largely based on ruthless business practices.
Who was Ida Tarbell?
This was the exiled Cuban leader who raised money while living in Florida to organize a new revolt against Spanish rule in Cuba.
Who was Jose Marti?
This amendment stated that Cuba would place naval bases at the disposal of the U.S. and gave America the right to intervene in Cuban affairs.
What is the PLATT amendment?
He supported and helped create the Federal Reserve Act of 1913.
Who was Woodrow Wilson?
Who was Robert LaFollette?
As a result of the War, Spain lost Cuba, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and this Pacific Island.
What is GUAM?
Under THIS policy, the United States sent troops to the West indies and Central America so often that the Caribbean became known as an "American Lake". This policy was deeply resented by many Latin Americans.
What is the Roosevelt Corollary AKA "Big Stick" policy.