Changes in the Legislature
Due to the William A. Clark bribery incident, what was Montana's response?
Direct Election of Senators
Who led the charge for women's suffrage in Montana?
Jeanette Rankin
This political movement wanted a more equal distribution of wealth
socialists
What government act was passed during the Progressive Era?
General Allotment Act or the 'Dawes Act'
What company 'ruled' over Montana during this era?
Anaconda Copper Mining Company (The Company)
What two reforms, passed in 1906, allowed the people to bypass the legislature to repeal or pass laws they wanted?
initiative and referendum
What year did women get the right to vote in Montana?
1914
The socialist group fought for the lumberman and loggers
IWW or the 'Wobblies'
What reservation was created during this period of time?
Rocky Boy's Reservation
A majority of the workers of the Industrial Revolution were...
Immigrants
In 1904, Montana's Legislature passed a constitutional amendment set the minimum age for working in the mines at ______
16
What conflict did Jeanette Rankin immediately speak out against when she was elected to Congress in 1916?
World War I
Thomas J. Walsh, an attorney, led the charge on the idea that children and adults should be...
treated differently in matters of the law
What year did Native Americans become US citizens?
1924
"The Company" 'owned' many things that made it hard for the publics opinion to be known; what is one of those things?
Legislature, Money, and Newspapers
Why did Prohibition fail?
people just began to to illegally drink and produce alcohol
What two groups of people believed that women were more virtuous (morally good) than men?
Homesteaders and Immigrants
This group was not affiliated with any political party and fought for farmers who were subjected to unfair prices from corporations
Nonpartisan League
What group of people were Progressives particularly hostile and racist towards?
Asian Immigrants
What types of problems did cities face during this time?
Health hazards (diseases) and overcrowding
What commission was made in 1907 (renamed in 1913) that oversees all public transportation carriers and electrical utilities to make sure their consumers are treated fairly?
Montana Public Service Commission
In 1916, Montanans voted in two women to the State Legislature; name one of them.
Maggie Smith Hathaway and Emma J. Ingalls
This socialist Butte mayor was elected in 1911 and was eventually forced out of office on false charges from 'The Company'
Lewis J. Duncan
What did the Montana Legislature make illegal in 1909?
interracial marriage
Some new and helpful inventions were made during this time; what is one of them, mentioned in the book, that we still use today?
Washing Machines, electric batteries, and Electric Lights