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transcontinental
going across a continent
railroad baron
a powerful business leader who controlled a major railroad
model T
early ford car
dividend
a stockholder’s share of a company’s profits, usually as a cash payment
trustbuster
a government official who investigates and combats alliances formed to control competition and prices
muckraker
investigative reporters who exposed corruption
sweatshop
a shop or factory where workers work long hours at low wages under unhealthy conditions
yellow journalism
a type of journalism based on sensational stories
17th amendment
allowed voters to vote for the US senators.
steerage
quarters for low-paying passengers below the deck of a ship
settlement house
a place in large cities where people get assistance with social problems and challenges related to urban life
18th amendment
Banned alcohol in the United States. This included consuming and manufacturing alcohol.
vaudeville
a type of theatrical show, with dancing, singing, comedy, and magic acts
national grange
a network of local farmer’s groups
19th amendment
this amendment gave the women of United states the right to vote