Chapter 7 Flashcard

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What was W.E.B. DuBois's primary contribution to the civil rights movement?

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Founding the NAACP.

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What was Susan B. Anthony's main contribution to American society?

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Advocating for women's suffrage.

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What change did the Seventeenth Amendment bring to the U.S. Constitution?

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It established the direct election of senators.

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Who were the muckrakers, and what was their primary goal?

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Journalists who exposed corruption and social issues.

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What role do third parties typically play in the American political system?

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They influence major party platforms and policies.

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Define civil rights.

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The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

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What is the significance of the NAACP?

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It is a civil rights organization founded to fight for the rights of African Americans.

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What was the main goal of the women's suffrage movement?

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To secure the right to vote for women.

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Explain the term 'muckraking'.

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Investigative journalism aimed at exposing corruption and social injustices.

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What is the purpose of the Seventeenth Amendment?

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To allow voters to directly elect their senators.