Mr. B's Progressivism and Imperialism Unit Terms

Group of reform movements of the late 1800’s that focused on urban problems, such as the plight of workers, poor sanitation, and political corruption

Journalists who “raked up” and exposed corruption and problems of society

American voters directly elect U.S. Senators

Procedure that allows voters to approve or reject a law already proposed or passed by government

A platform used to publicize and seek support for important issues (Teddy Roosevelt)

Teddy Roosevelt’s 1904 campaign slogan; the needs of workers, business, and consumers should be balanced; called for limiting the power of trusts, promoting public health and safety, and improving working conditions

Roosevelt sued big business for violating the Sherman Anti-Trust Act. (This act kept businesses from having monopolies)

Law that forbade the manufacture, sale, or transportation of food and patent medicine containing harmful ingredients, and required that containers of food and medicines carry ingredient labels

Creation of a national park system; the U.S. Forest Service created

Law that created a central fund from which banks could borrow to prevent collapse during a financial panic; also placed banking system under government supervision

Gave women the right to vote (suffrage)

Accusation of 12 members of the African American 25^th Infantry of a shooting spree in Brownsville, Texas; since no members took responsibility for the shooting, all were dishonorably discharged; years later it was determined that they had been falsely accused

The extension of a nation’s power over other lands

Desire for new markets and raw materials

Desire for naval bases and coaling stations