Reformers
What is a reformer?
A person that wants to change society.
11&14. What is a muckraker?
A journalist that exposes problems in society.
31. What is one way in which citizens can be given full participation in American political life?
A. Voting
B. Owning a home
C. Going to College
A. Voting
Progressive Presidents against big business
Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson
16. Mother Jones led a march from the Philadelphia textile mills against______
Child Labor, unfair worker's treatment
17. Author of "The Jungle."
Upton Sinclair
26. Which 3 laws were passed to eliminate unfair business practices during the Progressive Era?
Sherman Anti Trust Act, Clayton Anti Trust Act and the Federal Trade Commission
President who limited the power of monopolies
Theodore Roosevelt
18. Who was Jane Addams?
Owner of a settlement house named the Hull House, helped many immigrants. Civil Service
Photojournalist that took pictures to expose problems in society.
Jacob Riis
25. Why was the Pendleton Civil Service Act passed?
Because it established federal employment based on merit rather than party affiliation.
22. What is the Square Deal?
New laws to protect consumers, regulation for big business and conserve the nation's natural resources.
12. Who was W.E.B Dubois?
Civils Rights advocate, founded the NAACP for African Americans to fight against prejudice.
19. Who was Ida B. Wells?
Civil Rights advocate, led a march against lynching.
27. Explain Woodrow Wilson's Federal Reserve Act
established the Federal Reserve Bank and reformed the banking industry.
How did Woodrow Wilson won the election of 1912?
Woodrow Wilson won because Theodore Roosevelt split the votes between the Conservative Party.
Who was Booker T. Washington?
Believed that African Americans should focus on industrialization and mechanical education
17B. What did the book "The Jungle" expose?
Unsanitary working conditions, Meat packing industry
28-29. Which amendments were passed during the Progressive Era and explain every single one.
16th income tax, 17th popular election of senators, 18th prohibition, and 19th women's right to vote.
22. What were Wilson's New Freedom?
Tame big business, allow greater competition and eliminate special privileges