Political Boss in charge of Tammany Hall
Who is Boss Tweed?
President who broke up monopolies; “trustbuster”, conservationist
Who is Teddy Roosevelt?
Wealthiest American in history, the country's first billionaire. His fortune primarily came from his firm, Standard Oil Company
Who is John D. Rockefeller?
William H. Taft is best known for getting stuck in this common household appliance.
What is a bathtub?
Wrote about the horrors of standard oil companies
Who is Ida Tarbell?
protecting wildlife and natural resources; major goal of Teddy Roosevelt
The Right to Vote
What is Suffrage?
Financial reform law passed by Wilson.
What is the Federal Reserve Act?
Daily Double! What does the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th and 17th Amendment define! Define two !!!!!!
13 - abolish slavery
14 - Citizenship
15 - Voting
16 - Income Tax
17 - Direct election of senators
Wrote "The Shame of Cities"
Who is Lincoln Steffens?
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
He followed Theodore Roosevelt as president and passed more progressive legislation than Roosevelt.
Who is Howard Taft?