progressive era vocabulary
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Progressive Era Vocabulary . Moving forward….changing for the better…. MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD : people bring an idea to the ballot. WORD : initiative . IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD !. USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Progressive Era Vocabulary Moving forward….changing for the better…..
WORD:
initiative
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
people bring an idea to the ballot
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
If the citizens want to change a law, they can ask for an initiative to be put on the ballot!
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Referendum
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
the state brings an idea to the ballot
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
The city of Virginia Beach put the issue of the light rail train on a referendum that the citizens voted down..
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Recall
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
voters can remove unsatisfactory (corrupt) government officials
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE:
If the president acts inappropriately while in office, there should be a recall election to remove him from office.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Direct Primary
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
voter’s choose the candidates to run for their party
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE:
The direct primary allows anyone that is qualified a chance to run for an office and then lets the voters choose the candidate they want to see on the ballot.
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IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
temperance
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
organized effort to end alcohol consumption
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
Carry Nation led the temperance movement which wanted to make it illegal to sell, transport, and manufacture alcohol.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Progressive
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
moving forward; changing for the better
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
Progressive reform helps bring about needed changes in society.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
conservation
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
protection of natural resources
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
Teddy Roosevelt was very concerned about conservation and set aside thousands of acres for national parks.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Muckraker
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
Journalist who crusaded for change
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
The muckrakers would become known for their investigative journalism of corruption and social problems. Thy dug up the ‘muck’ of social problems and corruption and exposed it to the light.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Merit System
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
awarding jobs to the best qualified person
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act made the merit system common practice by promoting and hiring government employees based on their ability to perform a job, rather than on their political connections.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Spoils System
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
awarding jobs to your friends, family or supporters
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
The spoils systems is an unfair political practice the rewards the ‘cronies’ and supporters of winning candidate with jobs and special favors.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Trustbuster
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
a person working to destroy monopolies or trusts
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
While in office, Roosevelt became a "trust buster" by forcing the great railroad combination in the Northwest to break apart.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Corruption
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
Bribery or kickbacks. Dishonesty
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
The early 20th century saw a rise in corruption as political machines accepted bribes and kickbacks and controlled cities using dishonest methods.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Civil Service
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
system that includes most government jobs (NOT elected positions, court system or military)
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
The Civil Service Reform Act is an 1883 federal law that established the United States Civil Service Commission. It eventually placed most federal employees on the merit system and marked the end of the so-called "spoils system."
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Reform
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
to change things
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
During the Progressive Era, there was much reform.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!
WORD:
Prohibition
MY DEFINITION FOR THE WORD :
ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol
USE THE VOCABULARY WORD IN A SENTENCE.
During the 1920’s, Prohibition made it illegal to manufacture, import, export, sell or transport intoxicating beverages within the United States.
IN THE SPACE PROVIDED HERE, DRAW A PICTURE OF THE WORD!