in 1906, this act was passed due to the poor conditions in the meat packaging industry.
What is Meat Inspection Act.
100
In 1904, this president was elected. In 1906, he passed the Square Deal, the Meat Inspection Act, and the Pure Food and Drug Act. He was also big on conservation when he passed the Forest Reserve Act.
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?
100
In 1906, this author wrote The Jungle that showed the dangerous and unsanitary conditions in the meat packaging industry.
Who is Upton Sinclair?
100
This gave privacy to the people so that the party bosses didn't know who people voted for.
What is the secret ballot?
100
Passed by Congress that prohibited the sale, manufacture, and transport of alcohol.
What is the 18th Amendment?
200
In 1887, this act helped to regulate the railroads to put an end to monopolies.
What is the Interstate Commerce Act?
200
This person started the Hull House for poor immigrants that provided education, child care, jobs, and social activities.
Who is Jane Addams?
200
In 1890, this author wrote How the Other Half Lives to show the poor conditions in the New York tenements.
Who is Jacob Riis?
200
This ensured that voters selected the candidates who ran for office.
What is direct primary?
200
Passed by Congress, granted women the right to vote.
What is the 19th Amendment?
300
In 1890, this act outlawed monopolies and practices that result in restraint of trade.
What is the Sherman Antitrust Act?
300
This person wanted African Americans to gain a broad, liberal education rather than a vocational and was a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Who is W.E.B. DuBois?
300
In 1901, this author wrote The Octopus to explain the monopolistic railroad practices taking place in California.
Who is Frank Norris?
300
Payments to workers or to their families for disability or death suffered on the job.
What is workmen compensation?
300
Passed by Congress, gave Congress the power to levy taxes.
What is the 16th Amendment?
400
In 1906, this act outlawed impure or diluted foods and deliberate mislabeling of foods and drugs.
What is the Pure Food and Drug Act?
400
This African American urged Blacks to gain a vocational education to fight against discrimination.
Who is Booker T. Washington?
400
In 1906, this author wrote The Shame of The Cities to explain political corruption in city government.
Who is Lincoln Steffens?
400
Allows voters to decided if a bill or proposed amendment should be passed.
What is Referendum?
400
Passed by Congress, provided direct election of senators.
What is the 17th Amendment?
500
In 1917, this act imposed a maximum fine of $10,000 and up to 20 years in prison for anyone who interferes with the draft.
What is the Espionage Act?
500
He is the 28th President of the United States who passed the following acts: Federal Reserve Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, the Clayton Antitrust Act, Federal Farm Loan Act, and passed a law for graduated income tax.
Who is Woodrow Wilson?
500
In 1904, this author wrote History of the Standard Oil Company to explain ruthless practices that were going on with the Standard Oil Company.
Who is Ida Tarbell?
500
In 1903, this outlawed the use of rebates by railroad officials or shippers.
What is The Elkins Act?
500
Passed by Congress, overturned the 18th Amendment.