People who wrote articles to expose the bad things of society
Muckrakers
They aimed to expose societal issues.
Name two reasons why we wanted the Hawaiian islands.
Sugar and Pearl Harbor
These resources were strategically important for the United States.
Who was the muckraker that attacked Standard Oil?
Ida M. Tarbell
She is known for her investigative journalism.
Who felt that we did not need to attack trusts unless they hurt the public good?
Teddy Roosevelt
He believed in regulating trusts rather than dismantling all of them.
In which area was President Taft a better president than President T. Roosevelt?
He busted twice as many trusts in half the amount of time as T.R.
This highlights Taft’s aggressive approach to trust-busting.
What were not popular in Ford’s factories because of the high pay and shorter work days?
Labor Unions
These organizations often clashed with Ford’s policies.
What law did President Roosevelt use to take down trusts?
Sherman Anti-trust Act
This act was pivotal in regulating monopolies.
Who is known as a conservationist?
Teddy Roosevelt
He was instrumental in establishing national parks and conservation efforts.
What event led to Progressive Republicans turning on President Taft?
Taft allowed millions of acres of public land to be sold back to the people and not be conserved
This decision angered many conservationists.
What was the focus of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union (WCTU)?
They helped spearhead the temperance movement trying to get prohibition passed
This organization played a significant role in advocating for alcohol prohibition.
Which city started the trend of hiring experts to run the city rather than the city council after a large hurricane?
Galveston, TX
This shift was part of a broader movement towards professional management in government.
Which state was the first to adopt the use of secret ballots when voting?
Oregon
This reform aimed to reduce voter intimidation and corruption.
What law was used to get children out of factories by outlawing products made by children from being sold across state lines?
Keating-Owen Act
This act was an early attempt to regulate child labor.
Who fought for women’s suffrage but did not support African American men’s right to vote until women got it also?
Susan B. Anthony
Her views reflected the complexities of the suffrage movement.
Which group of people were denied citizenship because they accepted land on reservations?
Native Americans
This reflects historical injustices faced by Indigenous peoples.
Who were the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute trying to help out in America?
African Americans
This institution focused on vocational training for African Americans.
Which group of people were discriminated against out West and put into debt peonage?
Mexican Americans
This practice exploited laborers and perpetuated poverty.
What Supreme Court case started the practice of Separate but equal?
Plessy Vs. Ferguson
This ruling upheld racial segregation laws.
Who was the 1912 Presidential election nominee for the Democrats?
Woodrow Wilson
He won the election and implemented significant reforms.
Who was the 1912 Presidential election nominee for the Progressive Republicans?
Teddy Roosevelt
He ran on a platform of progressive reforms.
Who was the 1912 Presidential election nominee for the Republicans?
William H. Taft
His candidacy was marked by divisions within the party.
What did the 16th Amendment call for?
Federal government has the power to levy and collect income tax
This amendment allowed for a more equitable tax system.
What did the 19th Amendment call for?
Grants women suffrage or the right to vote
This was a significant victory for the women’s rights movement.
What is the difference between the beliefs of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois on how to gain equality for African Americans?
Booker T. Washington suggested white and blacks work together for social progress; W.E.B. DuBois demanded full social and economic equality
Their differing strategies reflect the complexities of the civil rights movement.
