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Writers and photographers who exposed the evils of American society. Made people more aware of problems.
Muckrakers
The Progressive Era is defined as a historical era because the time period is characterized by the ? —
changing ideas about the functions of U.S. government
The efforts of Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton focused the attention of the American people on —
The voting and overall rights of women.
Define Initiative, Referendum, and Recall.
Voters could directly introduce bills
Voters can compel legislators to add bills to the ballot of voting for laws.
Voters can remove elected officials
WEB DuBois founded the NAACP. aimed for providing -- for african americans
full legal equality.
Books such as The Octopus by Frank Norris, How the Other Half Lives by Jacob Riis,
and The Jungle by Upton Sinclair exposed problems that resulted from -
RAPID INDUSTRIALIZATION
Define Muckraker
person who exposes the bad or evils of society so that the situations might change.
The writing of W.E.B. DuBois promoted the idea that -
African Americans deserved equality immediately
Political Reformers at this time wanted to make sure that more people in total could participate in government this way -
Voting
The book "The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair exposed the evils of the meat packing industry and created what law or policy to protect citizens?
Meat Inspection Act
Reforms like Women's Suffrage and Direct Election of Senators were meant to -
give citizens a larger role in government and voting
One long-term effect of the 19th Amendment (1920) is the —
women have participated in democracy and have been able to participate in government
True or False. The direct election of senators impacted women's choices to vote
True
What groups of people did Political Machines like to target?
Poorer Class, and Immigrants
What did the 17th Amendment allow for?
Citizens directly elect citizens.
the top 1% is a definition for the richest in society. Were there any laws enacted that effected these people for how much taxes they needed to pay?
Yes
True
What led to the creation of the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Food and Drug Administration?
bad business practices
Define Temperance movement started by Frances Willard.
groups of women against alcohol consumption and use.
Roosevelts Square Deal ensured which type of businesses would have equal rights to larger businesses? -
Small Businesses
Which groups were most influential in passing the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Muckrakers and concerned citizens, the people.