New Freedom-
Wilson's strong progressive platform program, that included for a stronger antitrust legislation, banking reform and tariff reductions.
Wilson's strong progressive platform program, that included for a stronger antitrust legislation, banking reform and tariff reductions.
New Nationalism-
Roosevelt's progressivism campaign, campaigning for woman suffrage and a broad program of social welfare, such as wage laws and social insurance.
Roosevelt's progressivism campaign, campaigning for woman suffrage and a broad program of social welfare, such as wage laws and social insurance.
Underwood Tariff-
Passed Wilson which provided a reduction of rates.
Passed Wilson which provided a reduction of rates.
Federal Reserve Act-
Wilson signed the act in 1913 which appointed by the president, oversaw a nationwide system of twelve regional reserve districts, which was the most important economic legislation.
Wilson signed the act in 1913 which appointed by the president, oversaw a nationwide system of twelve regional reserve districts, which was the most important economic legislation.
Federal Trade Commission Act-
Congress responded in 1914, that empowered a presidential level appointed commission to turn a searchlight on industries engaged in interstate commerce.
Congress responded in 1914, that empowered a presidential level appointed commission to turn a searchlight on industries engaged in interstate commerce.
Clayton Anti-Trust Act-
In 1914, it lengthened the shopworn Sherma ACt's list of business practices that were objectionable, including price discrimination.
In 1914, it lengthened the shopworn Sherma ACt's list of business practices that were objectionable, including price discrimination.
Holding Companies-
A company that owns part or all of the other companies' stock in order to extend monopoly control.
A company that owns part or all of the other companies' stock in order to extend monopoly control.
Workingmen's Compensation Act-
In 1916, it granted assistance to federal civil-service employees during periods of disability.
In 1916, it granted assistance to federal civil-service employees during periods of disability.
Adamson Act-
Was established in 1916, an eight-hour days for all employees on trains in interstate commerce, with extra pay on overtime.
Was established in 1916, an eight-hour days for all employees on trains in interstate commerce, with extra pay on overtime.
Jones Act-
Signed in 1916 that granted the Philippines territorial status and promised independence.
Signed in 1916 that granted the Philippines territorial status and promised independence.
Tampico Incident-
An arrest of American sailors by the Mexican government that spurred Wilson to dispatch the American Navy to seize the port of Veracruz on April 1914.
An arrest of American sailors by the Mexican government that spurred Wilson to dispatch the American Navy to seize the port of Veracruz on April 1914.
Central Powers-
Consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and later Turkey and Bulgaria.
Consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and later Turkey and Bulgaria.
Allies-
Consisted of France, Britain, and Russian, then later Japan, and Italy.
Consisted of France, Britain, and Russian, then later Japan, and Italy.
U-Boats-
Were German submarines that were used during the first World War.
Were German submarines that were used during the first World War.
Lusitania-
A British passenger liner that was torpedoed and sank off the coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915.
A British passenger liner that was torpedoed and sank off the coast of Ireland on May 7, 1915.