APUSH Chapter 23
Responses to the Jungle: Upton Sinclair is a what?
A muckraker (investigative journalist)
Big Stick Diplomacy: What does Roosevelt think of American culture and the need of our military?
He sees American culture as superior and our need for a strong military.
Trust Buster: What is arbitration?
Arbitration is when two opposing sides let a third party settle a dispute.
Teddy's Upbringing: Why is conservationism not inherently liberal nor conservative?
Both liberals and conservatives can enjoy nature and seek to have the government protect it within their ideology.
Open Door Policy Cartoons: What is happening in China and how quick does the US get in on it?
Everyone is carving up spheres of influence and the US is late to the party.
The Jungle: How has government normally worked in regards to business and labor?
Government had typically kept business unregulated and put down labor strikes.
Roosevelt Corollary: What does it claim?
It claims that the US has special "police powers" in the Americas.
Progressivism: What is it?
It is the idea/agenda that government can be used to solve social injustice in society.
The Jungle: How do people receive it?
People overwhelmingly respond negatively about what is being done to their food.
Trust Buster: How does Roosevelt think of competition?
Roosevelt sees competition as healthy and trusts as opposed to competition.
Responses to the Jungle: What pieces of legislation are the result and what do they do?
The Meat Inspection Act sees to the federal inspection of meat sent across state lines. The Pure Food and Drug Act sees to accurate ingredient labels.
Roosevelt Corollary: What is Roosevelt's addition to the Monroe Doctrine in 1904?
The Roosevelt Corollary
Square Deal: What are the aspects of the Square Deal?
The Square Deal works to limit the power of trusts, promote public health and safety, and improve working conditions.
Square Deal: What is the bully pulpit?
The bully pulpit is a powerful platform to publicize important issues and seek support for policies.
The Jungle: What is the intent of the book?
The intent is to raise concern and support for reform in favor of labor
Trust Buster: What is significant about the 1902 Pennsylvania coal strike?
This is the first time that the federal government sides with labor against business.
Roosevelt Corollary: Why is this a two-sided coin (what evidence exists to argue for altruism and exploitation)?
This means European nations stay out and Latin American countries be responsible or the US will intervene. On the one hand, we are protecting the Western Hemisphere from Europeans and did free Cuba, but we also took other Spanish territories and installed pro-American regimes in Latin America.
Open Door Policy Cartoons: How is the US able to get a seat at the table?
We get ourselves a spot through the Open Door Policy and our control of the Panama Canal allows us to have the biggest navy in the region.
Big Stick Diplomacy: What is meant by speak softly and carry a big stick?
We won't pick a fight, but we're ready for one
Teddy's Upbringing: Why will he advocate for conservationism?
While as a young child, his sickly, frail nature meant that his only escape was enjoying the outdoors. He loved nature and was an avid hunter who wanted to see wild game preserved.
