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Ch. 8 Progressivism: Section 1 The Rise of Progressivism Flashcards

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5745542167ProgressivismSeries of responses to problems in American society that had emerged from the growth of industry. Reaction against laissez-faire economics and unregulated markets.0
5745542168Muckrakera journalist who uncovers abuses and corruption in society1
5745542169Robert LaFolletteprogressive who modeled his state of Wisconsin after Progressive ideals2
5745542170the laboratory of democracyReputation of Wisconsin as a model of progressive reform3
5745542172direct primarya vote held by all members of a political party to decide their candidate for public office4
5745542173initiativethe right of citizens to place a measure or issue before the voters or the legislature for approval5
5745542174referendumthe practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature6
5745542175recallGiving voters the option to call for special election in order to remove an official from office7
574554217717th AmendmentIt led to the direct election of senators and was intended to counter senate corruption.8
5745542178Suffragethe right to vote9
5745542179Carrie Chapman Cattpresident of the National American Women's Suffrage Association10
574554218019th Amendmentgranted women the right to vote11
5745542182Child LaborMost emotional progressive issue, led states to set minimum age laws for employment.12
5745542183Tragedy at the Triangle Shirtwaist CompanyThis event raised major safety and health concerns after a fire broke out in a locked factory, resulting in nearly 150 deaths. Led to new laws reforming the labor code.13
5745542185temperance/prohibitionlaws banning the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages14

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