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

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2999113824ProgressivismSeries of responses to problems in American society that had emerged from the growth of industry. Reaction against laissez-faire economics and unregulated markets.0
2999113825Muckrakera journalist who uncovers abuses and corruption in society1
2999115022Robert LaFolletteprogressive who modeled his state of Wisconsin after Progressive ideals2
2999115023the laboratory of democracyReputation of Wisconsin as a model of progressive reform3
2999115024scientific managementProgressive believed using this would help fix society and government4
2999116202direct primarya vote held by all members of a political party to decide their candidate for public office5
2999116203initiativethe right of citizens to place a measure or issue before the voters or the legislature for approval6
2999116204referendumthe practice of letting voters accept or reject measures proposed by the legislature7
2999117243recallGiving voters the option to call for special election in order to remove an official from office8
2999117244commission planSystem of local government that replaced the mayor and city council with five expert commissioners9
299911724517th AmendmentIt led to the direct election of senators and was intended to counter senate corruption.10
2999119653Suffragethe right to vote11
2999119654Carrie Chapman Cattpresident of the National American Women's Suffrage Association12
299911965519th Amendmentgranted women the right to vote13
2999121028John SpargoAuthor of "The Bitter Cry of the Children", which detailed evidence of poor child labor conditions.14
2999121029Child LaborMost emotional progressive issue, led states to set minimum age laws for employment.15
2999121030Tragedy 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.16
2999122561zoning lawsRegulated how land and buildings could be used: commercial, residential, or other development.17
2999124270temperance/prohibitionlaws banning the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages18

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