Progressive Era and 1920s Flashcard

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What role did muckrakers like Upton Sinclair play during the Progressive Era?

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They exposed societal issues like unsafe working conditions and political corruption.

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What legislation was influenced by Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle?

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The Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act.

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What was the purpose of the 16th Amendment?

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Federal income tax.

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How did preservationists like John Muir differ from conservationists like Gifford Pinchot?

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Preservationists prioritized protecting nature’s beauty, while conservationists advocated for sustainable resource use.

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What was a key victory for women during the Progressive Era?

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Passage of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.

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What event led the U.S. to abandon neutrality and enter World War I?

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The Zimmermann Telegram and unrestricted submarine warfare.

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What was the significance of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) in World War I?

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They played a decisive role in key battles like the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.

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What were Wilson’s Fourteen Points?

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A framework for postwar peace, emphasizing self-determination and the League of Nations.

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Why did the U.S. Senate reject the Treaty of Versailles?

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Isolationists feared foreign entanglements would compromise U.S. sovereignty.

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How did the Meuse-Argonne Offensive contribute to the end of World War I?

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It was a decisive campaign that weakened German defenses, leading to an armistice.