Origins
a social system in which the government owns and controls the means of production (factories) and distribution of goods
What is Socialism?
"How the Other Half Lives" (utilized photography)
Who was Jacob Riis?
Another term for Robber Barons
Who are Captains of Industry?
wrote "Shame of the Cities", which exposed corrupt city governments.
Who was Lincoln Steffens?
Wisconsin Governor ....nicknamed "Fighting Bob"....led the most Progressive state in the USA
Who was Robert La Follette?
The movement of Farmers in the West to organize (what was their alliance called?)
What was the Grange?
He coined the term "Muckrakers"
Who was Teddy Roosevelt?
Standard Oil owner
Who was John D. Rockefeller?
exposed the corruption of Standard Oil Company and its owner
Who was Ida Tarbell?
the choosing of a candidate for the representation of a political party – creates competition
What is the Direct Primary?
The Political Party that was formed to unite farmers and factory workers. (Predecessor to the Progressive movement)
What was the Populist Party?
served as a community center for many of the poorest residents, including many immigrants
What was Hull House?
known as the "Commodore" for his shipping empire prior to getting in the RR game.
Who was Cornelius Vanderbilt?
Wrote "The Jungle"- he aimed for America's heart, but hit us in the Stomach"
Who was Upton Sinclaire?
forced landlords to install lighting in public hallways, ventilation, and to provide at least one toilet for every two families
What was the Tenement Act (1901)?
Cross of Gold Speech.
Who was William Jennings Bryan?
Established Hull House. (most important Settlement House)
Who was Jane Addams?
Buying up your competitors so you eliminate competition.
What is Horizontal Integration?
Name four areas in American society that Muckrakers brought attention to.
What are working conditions (labor issues), corruption in Government, unfair business practices, tenement housing, and food safety?
March 25, 1911 – 146 people died, mainly young immigrant women in a fire in NYC...
Led to the establishment of the American Society of Safety Engineers and an increased interest of labor unions
What was the Triangle Shirt Waist fire?
Urban slums.
What are tenements?
Famous American Political Cartoonist.
Who was Thomas Nast?
Banking and Financial tycoon. TR goes after his trust....
Who was JP Morgan?
17th Amendment did this.
What is voters elect their senators directly?
16th Amendment- it did this.
What is Established an Income Tax?