Topic 3 Flashcards
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What is mass production?
The process of manufacturing large quantities of products efficiently.
Mass production often involves the use of assembly lines and standardized parts.
Define Taylorism.
A management theory that analyzes workflows to improve efficiency.
Named after Frederick Winslow Taylor, it emphasizes time studies and worker productivity.
What innovation did Ford implement to enhance production?
Ford’s Assembly line.
This method revolutionized manufacturing by allowing for the mass production of automobiles.
What is welfare capitalism?
A system in which businesses provide social welfare programs to their employees.
This may include healthcare, pensions, and recreational facilities.
What event highlighted the need for labor reform in the early 20th century?
Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire.
The tragedy led to significant changes in labor laws and workplace safety regulations.
What is Progressive labor reform?
Efforts aimed at improving working conditions, wages, and hours for workers.
This movement was part of the larger Progressive Era reforms.
How did imperialism relate to labor and markets?
Imperialism served as a path to cheap labor and increased access to markets.
This often involved the exploitation of colonized regions.
What was the Spanish American War?
A conflict in 1898 between the United States and Spain.
It resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories such as Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
What territories did the U.S. acquire after the Spanish American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.
These acquisitions marked a significant expansion of U.S. influence.
What was the significance of the 17th, 18th, and 19th Amendments?
They expanded democratic participation and social reforms.
17th Amendment established direct election of senators; 18th prohibited alcohol; 19th granted women’s suffrage.
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
The 26th President of the United States known for progressive reforms and conservation efforts.
He implemented policies such as trust-busting and national park creation.
What is the Antiquities Act?
A law empowering the President to designate national monuments.
This act was used by Roosevelt to protect significant natural and cultural sites.
Who were Gifford Pinchot and John Muir?
Key figures in the American conservation movement.
Pinchot advocated for sustainable resource management, while Muir emphasized the preservation of nature.
What was the Hetch Hetchy controversy?
A debate over whether to dam the Hetch Hetchy Valley for water supply or preserve it as a national park.
This controversy highlighted the conflict between conservation and development.
What is the purpose of the National Parks?
To preserve natural beauty and biodiversity for public enjoyment and education.
The national parks system was expanded significantly during the Progressive Era.
What was the Panama Canal?
A significant engineering project that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Completed in 1914, it facilitated trade and military movement.
What did the Pure Food and Drug Act aim to achieve?
Consumer protection against adulterated food and drugs.
This act was part of the Progressive movement to ensure public health and safety.
What was the Coal Strike?
A labor dispute in 1902 that led to significant negotiations between workers and management.
It marked a shift in how labor issues were handled by the government.
What were the debates surrounding imperialism focused on?
Hawaii, Cuba, and the Philippines.
These debates included discussions on morality, economics, and national identity.
What was the role of W.E.B. DuBois in civil rights?
He was a co-founder of the NAACP and advocated for African American civil rights.
DuBois emphasized the need for higher education and political action.
Who was Booker T. Washington?
An African American leader who promoted vocational education and economic self-reliance.
He is known for the Atlanta Compromise, which emphasized accommodation over confrontation.
What was the Black Women’s Club Movement?
A collective effort by African American women to address social and political issues.
This movement focused on community improvement, education, and civil rights.
What is ‘Birth of a Nation’?
A controversial film that glorified the Ku Klux Klan and depicted African Americans negatively.
Released in 1915, it had a significant impact on race relations in the U.S.
Who were the Muckrakers?
Journalists who exposed social injustices and corruption during the Progressive Era.
Notable muckrakers include Upton Sinclair, Ida Tarbell, and Jacob Riis.
