Muckrakers
A journalist who exposed government abuses and big businesses to readers
muckracker
the right of a group of citizens to introduce an idea for a law either to the legislature or directly to voters
initiative
One of Teddy Roosevelt's lasting legacies had to do with conservation. What did he create to do that?
National Parks
This enabled voters to remove public officials from elected positions
recall
THe progressive era is defined by what?
Change in the federal government
Author of "the Jungle"
Upton Sinclair
referendum
President who favored "the square deal." Wanted to make sure everyone had a fair shot
Teddy Roosevelt
which amendment gave women the right to vote?
19th
How did muckrakers prepare the way for political reforms?
exposed corruption by writing about it in papers, magazines, books, etc.
Two laws that were passed to eliminate unfair business practices (will take one)
Sherman antitrust act
Clayton antitrust act
This president was a "trust buster" who became a political enemy of Teddy Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
What was the 18th amendment?
Prohibition of alcohol
photographs or working conditions (ie. child labor) were primarily taken to do what
Lead to change in the federal government
Journalist and reformer who was responsible for exposing the brutality of lynching was
Ida B. Wells
How did the 17th amendment give more political power to the individual voter?
established the direct election of senators
This president created a third party (bull-moose party) after losing the primary to his political opponent which split the vote causing both of them to lose
Teddy Roosevelt
What is a change made to the US Constitution called?
Amendment
initiative, referendum, and reform all led to what in our government?
In "how to other half lives" Jacob Riis documented the conditions of
tenement housing and the immigrant experience
A law created to control the nations money supply
Federal Reserve Act
Had a mixed legacy of progressive politics. Passed many progressive reforms but increased racial segregation during his time in the white house
Concerns over federal tariffs and over taxation led to the passage of what amendment?
16th
The writings of this man promoted the idea that African Americans deserved racial equality immediately
W.E.B. DuBois