Progressive Era and American Imperialism Flashcard

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Journalists exposing corruption, child labor, and social issues.

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Muckrakers

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Contributed to New York's first urban tenement laws.

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Jacob Riis

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Hull House founder for immigrant aid.

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Janes Addams

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Critic of Standard Oil's unfair practices

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Ida Tarbell

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Laws in the South leading to poor education, healthcare, and transport for African Americans.

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Jim Crow Laws

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Doctrine allowing racial segregation in public facilities.

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Plessy v Ferguson

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Movement that saved millions of acres and established the national park system.

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Conservation Movement

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Faster sea route connecting Atlantic & Pacific Oceans.

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Panama Canal

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President during the Progressive Era and American Imperialism

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Teddy Roosevelt

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U.S. gained territory for resources, security, and destiny.

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American Imperialism