Amendments
Given to slaves after the Civil War. The title of these amendments also refers to the time period.
What are Reconstruction Rights/Amendments?
The first of three Progressive Presidents. At one point, a candidate for the Bull Moose Party.
Who is President Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt?
A leader of the women's suffrage movement, this individual helped the cause by lobbying politicians, protesting, picketing, and organizing rallies.
Who is Susan B. Anthony?
At the state level, this action allows the public to propose new laws through petition.
What is initiative?
This party sought to involve the public more in politics and government. Additionally, they wanted to assist the working class and farmers. They are also known as the "People's Party."
What is the Populist Party?
Allowed for the direct election of senators from the U.S. public.
What is the 17th amendment?
He established the National Parks Service through the Organic Act of 1916.
Who is President Woodrow Wilson?
Their articles exposed racial injustices, like lynching and segregation. Also advocated for women's suffrage.
Who is Ida B. Wells?
At the state level, this action allows the public to vote on the initiative.
What is referendum?
Another name to describe the movement for women's right to vote.
What is women's suffrage?
Granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th amendment?
The organization Roosevelt helped to create that moved the federal government away from lassiez-faire policies.
What is the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA?
A muckracker who exposed the meatpacking industry with their book The Jungle.
Who is Upton Sinclair?
At the state level, allowed the public to remove elected officials through special vote.
What is recall?
The reign of the 18th amendment when sneaky drinkers gave mobsters power in exchange for some illegal liquor.
What is the Prohibition (era)?
Granted Congress the ability to create an income tax.
What is the 16th amendment?
Although he was less popular than Teddy Roosevelt and struggled to pass legislation through Congress, he at least oversaw the passage of the 16th amendment.
Who is President William Taft?
Founded the Hull House in Chicago, this individual sought to improve the lives of poor, assimilate immigrants, and advocated for women's right to vote.
Who is Jane Addams?
In 1883, this act required federal employees to be hired based on a merit system and their performance on a civil service exam, which combated the spoils system where government positions were given out based on personal connections.
What is the Pendleton Act?
The presence of this party gave the democrats the win and Woodrow Wilson the presidency in 1912, despite only having 42% of the national vote. Cut Republican voters in half.
What is the Bull Moose Party?
The direct quote from the 18th amendment, within a 2-word margin of error.
What is "banning the manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors?"
During his time as president, children and adult workers rejoiced as Woodrow Wilson established a brand new act and department.
What are the Child Labor Act and Department of Labor?
Established the NAACP to provide legal support to African Americas as well as securing rights from Reconstruction.
Who is W.E.B. DeBois?
This set of laws in conjunction with the ruling of a specific court case hindered African American equality by enforcing segregation, but justified it by saying they may be "separate, but [they're] equal."
What are the Jim Crow Laws and Plessy v. Ferguson?
This remarkable year was when the last of the Progressive amendments was passed thus finally giving women the right to vote. It concluded the women's suffrage movement.
When was the year 1920?