Presidents Reforms People Random Amendments
100
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
At age 42, he was the youngest president. An avid hunter and outdoorsman.
100
What is the Prohibition?
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Anti-Saloon League advocated for this:
100
Who is W. E. B Du Bois?
Advocated African Americans pursue a liberal arts education.
100
What was the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire
Due to this event, many fire-safety laws were passed across the nation
100
What is 19th Amendment?
Women's Suffrage
200
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
The president when the 19th amendment was passed. Interestingly was largely progressive in economic and political reforms, but not considered progressive in social reforms.
200
What is the Meat Inspection Act?
Brought on by corruption in the meat packing industry shown by Upton Sinclair in 'The Jungle'.
200
Who is Alice Paul?
Broke with the NAWSA and formed her own party - National Women's Party
200
What is the Brownsville incident?
A racial incident where 12 black soldiers were falsely accused of going on a shooting spree.
200
What is 18th Amendment?
Prohibition
300
Who is William Howard Taft?
The only person to be both President and Chief Justice , a 'Reluctant President'. Had many disagreements with TR
300
What is New Freedom?
Woodrow Wilson's reform plan was called this
300
Who is Booker T. Washington?
Believed African-Americans should "cast down their buckets" and receive technical skills training
300
What is the Federal Reserve System?
Divides the nation into 12 districts, with a regional bank in each district. Established in 1923, this still regulates banks today.
300
What is direct election of senators?
17th
400
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
The leader of the Bull Moose Party, ran on promise of a 'Square Deal'.
400
What is the NAWSA?
Led by Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Candy Stanton and eventually Carrie Chapman Catt. Helped pass the 19th Amendment.
400
Who is Carrie Chapman Catt?
Helped the NAWSA push to get the 19th Amendment passed.
400
What is an initiative?
A bill originated by the people
400
What is 16th Amendment?
Federal income tax
500
Who is William McKinley?
The president was assassinated in 1901
500
What is conservationism?
The setting aside of public lands. Advocated by Teddy Roosevelt
500
Who is Upton Sinclair?
Muckraker who exposed corruption in the meatpacking industry
500
What is a Secret Ballot?
Also known as the 'Australian' Ballot, makes votes secret and anonymous.
500
What is the 18th Amendment?
21st Amendment repealed this previous Amendment






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