Period 7 AI Summary (V1)

Middle-class reformers led the progressive movement, focusing on urban and consumer issues.

They advocated for government intervention to address social problems and regulate industrial production.

Progressives rejected Social Darwinism and promoted cooperation to improve society.

Democratization of the political process through direct election of Senators and women's suffrage.

Reform of local governments by introducing initiatives, recalls, and referendums.

Regulation of big business through child labor laws and antitrust legislation.

16th Amendment allowed Congress to levy income tax.

17th Amendment established direct election of Senators.

18th Amendment enforced Prohibition.

19th Amendment granted women's suffrage.

Muckrakers were investigative reporters who exposed corruption and urban problems.

They criticized urban bosses and corporate Robber Barons.

Their work reached large audiences through mass-circulation newspapers and magazines.

Upton Sinclair wrote 'The Jungle' which led to the Meat Inspection Act and Pure Food and Drug Act.

Jacob Riis documented immigrant conditions in 'How the Other Half Lives'.

Ida Tarbell exposed the Standard Oil Company's history and practices.

Addressed conservation, meatpacking industry conditions, monopolization, and unsafe drugs.

Implemented the Square Deal to ensure fairness in the economy.

Created the Bull Moose Party and ran for president in 1912.

Focused on reforming high tariffs, trusts, and supported the Federal Reserve Act.

Advocated for a system of district banks to improve currency availability.

Established 'Hull House' in Chicago to aid the urban poor.

Advocated for housing reports, literacy classes, and day nurseries.

Frontier life promoted women's equality.

Western states granted women's suffrage before eastern states.

19th Amendment passed in 1919, granting women the right to vote.

Carry Nation led the WCTU and advocated for prohibition.

She believed in moral responsibility to improve society.

Advocated for professional education and equality for African Americans.

Founded the NAACP in 1909 to promote social change and equality.

Focused on using courts to achieve equality and justice.

Rejected gradualism and separatism, advocating for immediate change.

Wilson proclaimed neutrality to avoid foreign entanglements.

Insisted on belligerents respecting American neutrality on the high seas.

Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmerman telegram led to U.S. entry into WWI.

Wilson's war message accused Germany of violating agreements and interfering in Mexico.

Stock market crash led to loss of confidence and decline in investment capital.

Overproduction, underconsumption, and decline in farm prosperity were significant factors.

Implemented the 3 R's: Relief, Recovery, and Reform.

Used deficit spending and public works programs to revive the economy.

Introduced programs like the CCC, NRA, AAA, and Social Security Act.

CIO organized unskilled workers in basic industries, while AFL focused on skilled trades.

CIO's industry-wide approach led to the split from AFL.

Democratic Convention in 1936 united white southerners, African Americans, ethnic minorities, and union members.

Shift in voting patterns saw African Americans moving from Republican to Democratic party.

Military spending revived the economy and reduced unemployment.

Price controls and rationing were implemented to manage resources.

Japanese-Americans were interned, leading to legal challenges like Korematsu v. U.S.

African Americans benefited from executive orders against discrimination in defense industries.

Stimson Doctrine declared non-recognition of territorial gains by force.

Neutrality Acts reflected U.S. isolationism and commitment to avoid foreign conflicts.

Lend-Lease Program aided Allies with military equipment.

Pearl Harbor attack by Japan led to U.S. involvement in WWII.